Chicken and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Start your day with a delightful breakfast experience with this Chicken and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole! This easy-to-make dish is a perfect blend of buttery croissants, savory chicken, and gooey melted cheese. Ideal for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, this casserole delivers rich flavors and a satisfying texture that will impress everyone at your table. With minimal prep time and the option to make it ahead, you can enjoy a homemade breakfast without the hassle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Buttery croissants
- Cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Eggs
- Milk
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Tear croissants into bite-sized pieces and layer them in the dish.
- Distribute the cooked chicken evenly over the croissant pieces and top with shredded cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the casserole base, ensuring all layers are soaked.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg