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Chicken and Waffle Casserole

Chicken and waffles casserole combines crispy fried chicken, waffles, bacon, cheese, and more to create a delicious chicken casserole overflowing with flavor.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 526 kcal
Course: Main Course , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 frozen waffles
  • 6 large eggs
  • 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 coarse black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ lb. bag frozen chicken tenders cooked according to directions and cut into 1" cubes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F
  2. Grease a 9x9" casserole dish or cast iron pan.
  3. Toast waffles on the lowest setting until crispy and hot. Cut the waffles into 1" cubes.
  4. Combine the eggs, half and half, hot sauce, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, honey, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl.
  5. Layer the chicken, waffles, ½ of the bacon and ½ of the cheese in the pan.
  6. Pour in the liquid mixture. Let the casserole sit for 30 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese and bacon over the top of the casserole.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes
  9. Garnish with fresh herbs and drizzle with maple syrup or sriracha. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use REAL maple syrup, NOT pancake syrup for the best flavor.
  • Cut the chicken and waffles into one-inch cubes. This makes it easier to eat but also aids for more even cooking.
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  • Add a little extra cheese if you want!
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Nutrition Information

Calories 526kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 296mg (99%) Sodium 1503mg (63%) Potassium 636mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 1163IU (23%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 366mg (37%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

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.