smokehouse maple chicken nugget casserole

2 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Aug 27, 2025

This new chicken nugget casserole recipe I created is based on Grill Mates' smokehouse maple seasoning. The chicken nuggets are marinated, sweet, and sticky.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large Vidalia onion, peeled and sliced
  • 6 tablespoons smokehouse maple seasoning, divided
  • 1 bag frozen all-white meat chicken nuggets, thawed
  • 3/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 3/4 cup cane syrup
  • 16 ounces dry angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make smokehouse maple chicken nugget casserole

  • Step 1
    Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Vidalia onion and cook and saute for 5 minutes until tender. Season with 2 tablespoons of smokehouse maple seasoning.
  • Step 2
    Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Place thawed chicken nuggets into a large Ziploc bag.
  • Step 4
    Add Dijon mustard, Italian salad dressing, cane syrup, and 2 tablespoons smokehouse maple seasoning; shake well and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Step 5
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat it with cooking spray.
  • Step 6
    Use tongs to remove the chicken nugget mixture from the Ziploc bag onto a prepared baking sheet.
  • Step 7
    Bake for 15 minutes. Cool completely for 10 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions: drain.
  • Step 9
    Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 10
    Heat margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Step 11
    Combine heavy cream, half and half, cream cheese, and remaining smokehouse maple seasoning; whisk together for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Step 12
    Add chicken nugget mixture, cooked angel hair pasta, and sauteed sliced Vidalia onion. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Step 13
    Pour over a prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle with shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Step 14
    Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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