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Chicken and Veggie Nugget Mac and Cheese

Recipe Source by the Perdue Farms Culinary Team

Chicken and Veggie Nugget Mac and Cheese

Recipe Source by the Perdue Farms Culinary Team

Sneak some veggies in your kids' diet with this tasty recipe, which features Perdue's chicken and veggie nuggets. Customize the recipe by adding bacon, vegetables or your favorite seasoning.

Recipe Quick Facts

Prep
5
Minutes .
Cook
15
Minutes .
Makes
4
Servings .
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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 Perdue Panko-Breaded Dino Nuggets
  • 1 box (7 1/4-ounce) macaroni and cheese dinner

Made with Our

1.68-lb. bag of lightly seasoned chicken breast nuggets

Your Price

$11.99 Each
avg/ea

Step 1

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Place frozen nuggets in single layer on baking sheet. Bake on middle oven rack for 16 to 18 minutes, or until heated through. Internal temperature should reach 150 to 160 F.

Step 2

Step 2

As chicken bakes, make the mac and cheese. In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions.

Step 3

Step 3

Drain the pasta, return to the pot and add the cheese mixture ingredients. Mix until well combined. For a fun twist, try adding bacon, spinach or broccoli to the mac and cheese or dipping the chicken nuggets in honey or adding a few squirts of your favorite hot sauce.

Step 4

Step 4

Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a serving platter and top with the crispy chicken nuggets.

The Perdue Farms Culinary Team

Chef Chris Moyer, CEC, CRC, and Chef Shawn Reese, CEC, CRC, bring decades of combined culinary experience to their roles at Perdue Farms. The chefs contribute to recipe development, culinary ideation, and all culinary aspects of the company business.
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