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Chicken and Waffle Casserole Recipe
This casserole layers cubed Belgian waffles and bite-sized breaded chicken pieces soaked in a maple-flavored egg custard. The mixture bakes until set, combining waffle softness with tender chicken chunks. Optional additions like honey drizzle and crumbled bacon offer extra sweetness and savory highlights, making it a rich, hearty bake with a mix of textures and flavors reminiscent of chicken and waffles served in a convenient casserole form.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
386 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 Belgian waffle cubed - We used Eggo, frozen
- 25 ounces chicken strips chopped into bite-sized pieces (1 package, frozen breaded
- 2-3 tablespoons honey optional
- 8 large egg
- ¾ cup milk whole
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup not pancake syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter melted and slightly cooled (¼ stick, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Bacon optional, for garnish, cooked crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish, or spray with nonstick spray; set aside.
- Place the waffles on chicken on two baking sheets (or 1 if they'll fit!). Bake the waffles for about 7 minutes, until softened. Remove them from the oven and cut them into cubes when cool enough to handle.
- Continue cooking the chicken for another 8-10 minutes, then remove.
- To the baking dish, add a single layer of chopped waffles. Top with half of the chicken pieces. Layer the remaining waffles and chicken. Drizzle with honey, if using.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon (if using), and salt until well combined. Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole, pressing down to ensure it’s all soaked in (almost like a bread pudding).
- Bake for 45-60 minutes. Serve with crumbled bacon and additional maple syrup.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days refrigerated or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Homemade waffles and fried chicken can be used instead of frozen, skipping pre-baking steps.
- This casserole can be made in advance and refrigerated before baking to save time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
264mg
(88%)
Sodium
586mg
(24%)
Potassium
504mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1087IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
180mg
(18%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 264mg | 88% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1087IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.