Chicken and Waffle Casserole Recipe

chicken and waffle casserole dusted with powdered sugar in white baking dish.

5 from 68 votes

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 Time15

Cook Time50

Total Time1 5

Course: Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 570kcal

Author: Courtney Paige

Equipment

sheet pan
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
measuring cups / spoons
large casserole dish 9x13
Cutting Board
Knife
aluminum foil

Ingredients

24 oz frozen popcorn chicken Tyson
10 frozen waffles Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk & Vanilla
6 large eggs
3/4 cup egg whites
1 ¼ cup milk Fairlife skim
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1/2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp maple syrup for drizzling on top
cooking spray

Toppings

maple syrup
powdered sugar
light butter

Instructions

Before preparing the casserole, remove the chicken from the freezer and allow it to thaw slightly.
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!
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.
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.
Pour the semi-frozen chicken onto a cutting board and slice each piece into ~1-inch pieces.
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).
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.
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.
Top with extra maple syrup, light butter, and powdered sugar. Enjoy warm!

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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.

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.

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