Chicken and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Start your mornings off right with this scrumptious Chicken and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole! This easy-to-make dish features buttery croissants, savory chicken, and gooey melted cheese, making it the perfect treat for brunch or a family breakfast. With its unique combination of flavors and textures, this casserole will impress everyone at your table. Plus, it’s a fantastic make-ahead option—just prepare it the night before for an effortless morning meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 large day-old croissants
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and thyme until well combined. Stir in shredded chicken and half of the cheddar cheese until coated.
- Pour the filling mixture over the croissants, ensuring they are submerged in liquid. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top and set in the middle.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and enjoy warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg