honey garlic chicken nugget casserole

How To Make honey garlic chicken nugget casserole

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 2
  Place chicken nuggets onto a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool completely for 10 minutes.
• Step 3
  Place cooked chicken nuggets in a large Ziploc bag. Add 4 tablespoons of melted margarine, 2 tablespoons of honey garlic seasoning, wing sauce, and 1/2 cup of honey.
• Step 4
  Seal it, shake well, and refrigerate for 3 1/2 hours.
• Step 5
  Coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add half the chicken nugget mixture evenly.
• Step 6
  Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions, drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Season with 2 honey garlic seasoning; toss well and set aside.
• Step 7
  Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red onion, sliced orange bell pepper, and minced garlic; saute for 4 minutes or until they are fully tender.
• Step 8
  Reduced to low heat. Season with 2 tablespoons of honey garlic seasoning and drizzle with the remaining honey; stir well for 3 minutes until combined. Remove from heat.
• Step 9
  Heat remaining margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Step 10
  Combine heavy cream, evaporated milk, dry onion soup mix, cream cheese, and remaining honey garlic seasoning; whisk together for 5 minutes until thickened.
• Step 11
  Add cooked bow tie pasta and sticky sauteed vegetable mixture. Stir well and let simmer for 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Step 12
  Spoon onto the bed of chicken nugget mixture in a baking dish and spread evenly. Add the remaining chicken nugget mixture on top. Sprinkle with shredded Gouda cheese.
• Step 13
  Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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