Chicken and Waffle Casserole

If your weeknight brain feels like it has 37 tabs open (work, laundry, that permission slip, “what’s for dinner?”)… Chicken and Waffle Casserole is here to gently close a few of them. This recipe takes the cozy, craveable vibes of chicken and waffles and turns it into a simple, scoopable bake that feels fun—without requiring you to fry anything or stand at the stove like a short-order cook.

It’s warm, a little sweet, a little savory, and honestly? It’s the kind of dish that makes people wander into the kitchen saying, “Okay wait… what smells so good?” And if you’ve got picky eaters, this one has a sneaky advantage: waffles + popcorn chicken already feel like a “yes” food. We just dress them up and call it dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken and Waffle Casserole

• 5 simple ingredients you can grab at any grocery store (and keep in the freezer/pantry like a meal-prep superhero).
• Minimal prep: toast, chop, whisk, pour, bake. That’s it.
• Crowd-friendly: brunch, dinner, potluck, holiday morning… it fits in everywhere.
• Sweet + savory magic: maple syrup in the custard makes every bite taste like comfort food had a glow-up.

if there’s one thing I’ve learned sharing chicken recipes, it’s this: we all want meals that feel special without requiring a culinary degree or a sink full of dishes. This casserole is exactly that.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s the full list for your Chicken and Waffle Casserole:

• 8 frozen waffles
• ½ bag popcorn chicken (about 12 ounces)
• 6 eggs
• ¾ cup milk
• ¼ cup maple syrup

Optional (but tasty):

• A pinch of salt
• A sprinkle of cinnamon (if you want that cozy brunch vibe)

How to Make Chicken and Waffle Casserole (Step-by-Step)

1) Prep your pan and oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 7×9-inch or 8×8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray so nothing sticks (because scraping baked egg off a dish is not anyone’s hobby).

2) Toast the waffles

Toast your frozen waffles until they’re lightly crisp.

• Toaster method: quickest and easiest.
• Oven method: place waffles on a baking sheet for 2–3 minutes while the oven preheats.

Once toasted, dice the waffles into bite-size pieces. Think: “fork-friendly,” not “needs a steak knife.”

3) Chop the chicken

Take your popcorn chicken and dice it into 1-inch pieces. If it’s too frozen to cut easily, microwave it for about 30 seconds—just enough to soften the outside so your knife doesn’t hate you.

4) Layer waffles + chicken

Add the waffle pieces to your casserole dish, then scatter the chicken over the top. Give it a gentle mix right in the pan so the chicken and waffles are evenly distributed.

5) Whisk your custard

In a mixing bowl, whisk together:

• 6 eggs
• ¾ cup milk
• ¼ cup maple syrup

If you want, add a pinch of salt and/or a dash of cinnamon. The cinnamon makes it feel extra “brunch-y,” like you meant to do that on purpose.

6) Pour and bake

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the chicken and waffle pieces. Press down lightly with a spoon so the waffles soak up the custard.

Bake at 350°F for 50–60 minutes, until:

• the eggs are set (no jiggly center), and
• the top is golden brown

7) Rest and serve

Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing or scooping. Serve with extra maple syrup on top.

And yes—people will drizzle “a little” syrup and somehow end up in a happy syrup puddle. We don’t judge here.

Helpful Tips (Because Life Is Messy)

• Want crispier edges? Toast the waffles a little darker than usual. Crisp waffles = better texture after baking.
• If the top browns too fast: Loosely tent with foil for the last 10–15 minutes.
• Make it feel fancy: Add a tiny pat of butter on each serving. It melts into the maple syrup like a dream.
• Don’t stress about lumps: If your egg mixture looks slightly uneven after adding syrup, it’s fine. It’ll bake up beautifully—kinda like how we all do on Mondays.
• Check doneness the easy way: Insert a knife near the center. If it comes out mostly clean (no wet egg), you’re good.

A Little Story From My Kitchen

The first time I made this, it was one of those “everyone is hungry and I’m out of ideas” evenings. I had waffles in the freezer, popcorn chicken leftover from a grocery run, and exactly zero desire to cook anything complicated. I layered it up, poured the egg mixture, and hoped for the best.

When it came out of the oven, my family hovered like it was a big reveal on a cooking show. Then someone said, “This tastes like breakfast and dinner got married.” Honestly? Best compliment ever. Now it’s one of my go-to comfort dishes when I need something easy that still feels like a treat.

FAQs About Chicken and Waffle Casserole

Bringing It All Together

If you need a meal that feels comforting, fun, and secretly effortless, Chicken and Waffle Casserole is the answer. It’s sweet, savory, and baked into one happy dish that works for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, and everything in between.

Make it once and you’ll see why it earns a spot in the “repeat forever” recipe stack—because when dinner can taste like a treat and be this easy, that’s kitchen magic. And yes, a little extra maple syrup on top never hurt anybody.

Keep the Chicken Magic Going

• If you loved the sweet-and-savory vibes of this bake, you’ll probably be obsessed with Eggs Benedict Casserole Bake for an easy brunch win—it’s the same “pop it in the oven and relax” energy, just dressed up for weekend cravings.
• Want another cozy, family-style dish that feels like comfort food hugged you back? Try Million Dollar Chicken Casserole when you need creamy, feel-good dinner comfort.
• If you’re in the mood for more handheld, dunkable fun after your Chicken and Waffle Casserole night, make Buffalo Chicken Bombs for a spicy, cheesy snack everyone will grab first.
• And for a quick “busy day” option that still tastes like you tried (even if you didn’t), check out Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles for a fast, flavor-packed weeknight meal.

If you make this Chicken and Waffle Casserole, I’d love to hear how it turned out in your kitchen—please leave a quick review and tap your star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (be honest… but if it made your family happy, I won’t argue with five!).

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