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Chicken and Waffle Casserole Recipe

This Chicken and Waffle Casserole Recipe is a sweet and savory, rich and delicious dish. It’s a classic, but somewhat controversial combination baked into one pan for the whole family to love for breakfast, lunch, or dinner - whatever you choose!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 570 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 24 oz frozen popcorn chicken Tyson
  • 10 frozen waffles Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk & Vanilla
  • 6 large eggs
  • ¾ cup egg whites
  • 1 ¼ cup milk Fairlife skim
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup for drizzling on top
  • cooking spray
Toppings
  • maple syrup
  • powdered sugar
  • light butter

Instructions

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  1. Before preparing the casserole, remove the chicken from the freezer and allow it to thaw slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the frozen waffles on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven according to package directions. The toaster is also an option, but note every toaster differs!
  3. While the waffles are baking, prepare the wet ingredient mixture. Add eggs, egg whites, milk, honey, salt, and ground cinnamon to a medium bowl. Whisk together thoroughly.
  4. Once the waffles are finished, keep the oven on. Cut each waffle into six bite-sized pieces (half, then three even pieces). Set the pieces aside.
  5. Pour the semi-frozen chicken onto a cutting board and slice each piece into ~1-inch pieces.
  6. Generously coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Combine the waffle pieces and chicken pieces in the dish. Arrange them so they’re evenly distributed in a single layer (some minor overlapping is okay).
  7. Pour egg mixture over the chicken and waffles. Use a silicone brush to paint the maple syrup on the top of the casserole. Cover the dish with tinfoil.
  8. Bake for 50 minutes on the middle oven rack. It’s fully cooked when the casserole/egg mixture has solidified and popcorn chicken and waffles are golden brown.
  9. Top with extra maple syrup, light butter, and powdered sugar. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • Do bake the waffles and do not bake the chicken prior to assembling the casserole.
  • You can assemble the casserole in advance, then cover with plastic wrap and set in the fridge overnight and then bake in the morning. This is a great option if you’ve got overnight guests.
  • You can assemble the casserole in advance, then cover with plastic wrap and set in the fridge overnight and then bake in the morning. This is a great option if you’ve got overnight guests.
  • Cooking times will vary based on different ovens. Make sure the egg mixture is fully cooked and chicken is golden brown. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I recommend reheating in the oven, toaster oven, or air-fryer (as opposed to the microwave) to avoid a soggy casserole.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I recommend reheating in the oven, toaster oven, or air-fryer (as opposed to the microwave) to avoid a soggy casserole.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 570kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 171mg (57%) Sodium 1480mg (62%) Potassium 343mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 570

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 570kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 171mg 57%
Sodium 1480mg 62%
Potassium 343mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.