Chicken and Waffles Casserole

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This chicken and waffles casserole is a great way to change up the brunch casserole. It has all the sweet and savory notes you love from chicken and waffles. Using chicken nuggets and frozen waffles makes it super easy to put together.

By

Nicole McLaughlin

Updated on February 21, 2024

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square slice of chicken and waffles casserole on blue willow plate with syrup pitcher in background

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Stand Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

6 frozen Belgian waffles
1 1/2 pounds frozen chicken nuggets, such as Just Bare™ Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Bites, slightly thawed
8 large eggs
1 1/3 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange waffles on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly toasted on each side, about 4 minutes per side. Remove; cut each waffle into 8 pieces. and arrange waffles in the prepared baking dish.
Cut larger chicken nuggets in half, leaving smaller pieces whole, and arrange chicken pieces among the waffles.
Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until well combined and slightly frothy. Pour egg mixture over waffles and chicken; cover and let stand 15 minutes to soak before baking.
Bake until eggs are set and top is golden brown, about 1 hour, uncovering halfway through baking time. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with melted butter and syrup.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

669	Calories
43g	Fat
40g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 669
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g	55%
Saturated Fat 14g	68%
Cholesterol 320mg	107%
Sodium 1071mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g	60%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 257mg	20%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 494mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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