firecracker chicken nugget casserole

2 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Nov 2, 2023

I created a brand new chicken nugget casserole recipe in the style of firecracker chicken. It's more sweet than spicy.

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

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Add the chicken nuggets evenly. Bake for 10 minutes or until completely tender. Cool for 8 minutes.
  • Step 3
    In 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.
  • Step 4
    Place cooked chicken nuggets into a large ziplock bag and pour the sauce onto the chicken nuggets. Seal it and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Step 5
    Coat a 13 x 9 - inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add half the chicken nugget mixture evenly.
  • Step 6
    Cook farfalle pasta according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
  • Step 7
    Heat margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Combine remaining heavy cream, half and half, soup, cream cheese and red pepper flakes.
  • Step 8
    Stir and let it simmer for 6 minutes or until creamy and smooth. Reduce to low heat.
  • Step 9
    Mix in the cooked pasta and remaining chicken nugget mixture and cook for 4 minutes until combined. Remove from heat.
  • Step 10
    Pour chicken nugget/pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded pepperjack cheese.
  • Step 11
    Bake for 25 minutes or until the casserole is set. Cool completely for 10 minutes.

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Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #dinner
Keyword: #chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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