5 from 12 votes
Chicken and Waffle Casserole
Chicken and Waffle Casserole assembles toasted waffle cubes, cooked chicken tenders, eggs, half and half, cheeses, bacon bits, and a spicy-sweet sauce including hot sauce, maple syrup, honey, and red pepper flakes into a baked dish with a custard-like base. The casserole layers savory, sweet, and spicy elements to create a rich, hearty meal with a pleasing combination of textures from crispy to creamy.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
526 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 waffle frozen
- 6 large egg
- ¼ cup half and half
- ⅓ cup hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 6 oz pepper jack cheese shredded
- ¼ cup bacon bits
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ lb. chicken tenders cooked according to directions and cut into 1" cubes, frozen, bag
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F
- Grease a 9x9" casserole dish or cast iron pan.
- Toast waffles on the lowest setting until crispy and hot. Cut the waffles into 1" cubes.
- Combine the eggs, half and half, hot sauce, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, honey, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer the chicken, waffles, ½ of the bacon and ½ of the cheese in the pan.
- Pour in the liquid mixture. Let the casserole sit for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese and bacon over the top of the casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes
- Garnish with fresh herbs and drizzle with maple syrup or sriracha. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use real maple syrup instead of pancake syrup for authentic flavor.
- Cut chicken and waffles into uniform 1-inch cubes for even cooking and easier eating.
- Extra cheese can be added for increased richness if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
296mg
(99%)
Sodium
1503mg
(63%)
Potassium
636mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
1163IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
366mg
(37%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 296mg | 99% |
| Sodium | 1503mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 636mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1163IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 366mg | 37% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.