Chicken and Waffles Casserole
Dive into Chicken & Waffles Casserole: crispy chicken, fluffy waffles baked golden, drizzled with syrup - a classic comfort food perfect for brunch and holidays!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 492kcal
Ingredients
- 10 frozen waffles Eggo Buttermilk, Belgian or homemade
- 24 ounces frozen chicken - strips popcorn or nuggets
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Prepare an 11x17-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
- Place the waffles on one cookie sheet and the frozen chicken on another cookie sheet. Bake waffles for 10 minutes or until crisp and chicken for 15-20 minutes. Check package directions if the frozen chicken calls for more or less time.
- Cut the waffles in quarters and add the equivalent of 5 whole waffles to the bottom of the baking dish.
- Top with half the chicken. (I cut my chicken strips in quarters to make it easier to cut the casserole after cooking.)
- Add another layer with the remaining waffles and top with the remaining chicken.
- Drizzle honey over the top layer of chicken.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
- Pour over the waffles and chicken. Press down lightly on the casserole to make sure all ingredients get soaked.
- Cover the casserole with foil and cook for 30 minutes. Uncover and return to the oven for 15-20 minutes more.
- Garnish with powdered sugar and serve with additional maple syrup.
Notes
STORING/FREEZING/REHEATING
Storing: Allow the leftovers to cool to room temperature. Cover the dish or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Transfer the leftovers into a freezer-safe container or portions into plastic freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight.
Reheating: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake it in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 1134mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1003IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 5mg
