This Chicken and Waffles Casserole features crunchy chicken tenders and an easy homemade gravy for a delicious dinner. You can prepare the chicken tenders ahead of time and be ready for a quick dinner that is easy to throw together on a weeknight.
It’s time for a new year and for many of us that also means some new goals and new determination to pay attention to the foods we eat. I know I have a strong drive to eat better this year and have already kicked off some of those plans early.
Van’s (the leader in frozen, better-for-you waffles), has lots of options to help you with your goals by bringing great nutrition, whole grain goodness, non-GMO verified ingredients and gluten-free options to breakfast, lunch and snack time.
Van’s has lines that include the popular 8 Whole Grains, Power Grains, Organic and Gluten-Free waffles. While I personally LOVE waffles for breakfast, they can make their way into lunch and dinner too.
This Chicken and Waffles Casserole Recipe from Silvana’s Kitchen combines Van’s waffles with crunchy chicken tenders and an easy homemade gravy for a delicious dinner.
You can prepare the chicken tenders ahead of time and be ready for a quick dinner that is easy to throw together on a weeknight.
Chicken and Waffles Casserole Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
For the chicken
Olive oil (to grease pan)
5 cups rice cereal crumbs
Salt and pepper
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 pound chicken tenders
For the gravy
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
2 cups milk or dairy-free creamer
½ teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper
Waffles
One 9-ounce package Van’s Gluten-Free Totally Original Waffles, toasted and cubed
How to make chicken and waffle casserole:
1. Preheat the oven to 425º. Use olive oil to lightly grease a baking sheet. In a shallow bowl, combine the cereal crumbs, 1½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
2. In a second shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Coat a chicken tender with the cereal mixture, dip into the eggs, then coat again with the cereal mixture; place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Bake until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 350º and make the gravy: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the cream and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes; season with parsley, paprika, about ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
4. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Toss together the chicken and waffle cubes, then pour over the gravy. Bake until bubbly and golden, about 25 minutes.
Chicken and Waffles Casserole
Ingredients
Chicken
- 5 cups rice cereal crumbs
- Salt and pepper
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 pound chicken tenders
Gravy
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
- 2 cups milk or dairy-free creamer
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper
Waffles
- One 9-ounce package Van’s Gluten-Free Totally Original Waffles toasted and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425º.
- Use olive oil to lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the cereal crumbs, 1½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. In a second shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
- Coat a chicken tender with the cereal mixture, dip into the eggs, then coat again with the cereal mixture; place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Bake until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350º and make the gravy.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the cream and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes; season with parsley, paprika, about ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
- Toss together the chicken and waffle cubes, then pour over the gravy.
- Bake until bubbly and golden, about 25 minutes.
Laurie Emerson says
My favorite Van’s waffle is their Apple Cinnamon.
Linda Manns Linneman says
I really like that they have gluten free and whole grain waffles. This makes for some great choices
Tara Woods says
I haven’t tried them, but I would like to try the Belgian Waffles Homestyle.
Linda Manns Linneman says
It is amazing all the varieties they have. I can’t wait to try these. My grandchildren would love the chocolate chip. Thank you for sharing
Linda Manns Linneman says
I would really like to try the blueberry. They really all sound and look good. Thank you for sharing
Linda Manns Linneman says
Van’s has such a great selection of waffles. I can’t wait to try them. I am really excited about this recipe you shared
Linda Manns Linneman says
This recipe looks and sounds so good. I have not tried Van’s waffles before but I will be looking for them. I would have never thought to use them in this way. Thank you for sharing
ellen beck says
Belgian Waffles Homestyle looks really tasty, They look light and fluffy and now it has made me want one BAD!
Saegan Anderson says
blueberry. and iheartmblog’s twitter is saying “Sorry, that page doesn’t exist!” please email me you this is fixed so i can follow her
Tiffany S says
I like the Van’s blueberry waffles.
Amie George says
I like the gluten free blueberry the best ,That chicken and waffle casserole seriously looks like HEAVEN. I am going to try this next weekend for a family get together.
Darlene Carbajal says
The blueberry waffles look good!
shannon weel says
My favorite are the 8 Whole Grains waffles from Vans, but I also love their plain gluten free waffles. Taste great with maple syrup. Your recipe looks delicious too.
Amanda B. says
I like the Whole Grain waffles.
Mary Beth Elderton says
We love Blueberry Waffles as a great weekend treat.