firecracker chicken nugget casserole
I created a brand new chicken nugget casserole recipe in the style of firecracker chicken. It's more sweet than spicy.
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prep time
2 Hr 15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 packages frozen (all-white meat) chicken nuggets
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1 cup creamy wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 teaspoons teriyaki sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, divided
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 16 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces pepperjack cheese, shredded
How To Make firecracker chicken nugget casserole
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
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Step 2Add the chicken nuggets evenly. Bake for 10 minutes or until completely tender. Cool for 8 minutes.
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Step 3In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup heavy cream, wing sauce, Dijon mustard, teriyaki sauce, apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes and brown sugar; whisk well.
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Step 4Place cooked chicken nuggets into a large ziplock bag and pour the sauce onto the chicken nuggets. Seal it and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Step 5Coat a 13 x 9 - inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add half the chicken nugget mixture evenly.
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Step 6Cook farfalle pasta according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
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Step 7Heat margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Combine remaining heavy cream, half and half, soup, cream cheese and red pepper flakes.
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Step 8Stir and let it simmer for 6 minutes or until creamy and smooth. Reduce to low heat.
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Step 9Mix in the cooked pasta and remaining chicken nugget mixture and cook for 4 minutes until combined. Remove from heat.
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Step 10Pour chicken nugget/pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded pepperjack cheese.
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Step 11Bake for 25 minutes or until the casserole is set. Cool completely for 10 minutes.
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#Casserole
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#dinner
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#chicken
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#firecracker
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Category:
Casseroles
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