Breakfast Casserole with Chicken

This Breakfast Casserole with Chicken is a perfect way to start your morning off right. It's a quick and easy recipe that works really well for busy mornings, or parties because you can make it ahead of time! Throw it in the oven and boom a well balanced breakfast is served up in minutes!

For me, chicken breakfast casserole always reminds me of simple mornings around the table with family. Many times we would have out of town family staying over and we would all get to catch up over hash browns, fresh fruit, some hot coffee and this delicious cheesy chicken casserole dish. Even while making it, I found myself drifting back to the days of being a kid and especially when there were no smart phones at the breakfast table!

This is the perfect breakfast casserole to build your breakfast meal around. Check out my Banana Chocolate Chip Gluten Free  Muffins, this Gluten Free Pumpkin Loaf, or Blueberry Lemon Gluten Free Muffins for a complete brunch setup.

If you want other quick and easy casserole recipes, I've got you covered. Gluten Free Tuna Casserole and Chicken Parm Casserole are both bursting with flavor.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Make it Ahead: I love saving time by putting everything in the casserole dish the night before. Then all you have to is wake up and turn the oven on! 
• Simple Ingredients: Eggs, cheese, chicken, and some spices. Everything you need is probably already in your fridge.
• Easy to Customize: This recipe is so simple to adjust for anyone who is catering to picky eaters or someone who just wants some extra bell peppers in their breakfast.

Ingredients

See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.

• Shredded Chicken: This is such a good hack to make the recipe easy. You can buy it pre-shredded from the store or you can do it yourself with a rotisserie chicken.
• Seasonings: I love the combination of paprika and rosemary. It's mild which is a nice way to start the day.  Use salt and black pepper to taste.
• Shredded Cheese: I provided real measurements but as we know, cheese gets measured with the heart. It's a perfect brown casserole crust every time.

Flavor Variations

• Spice it Up: If you like bold flavors a buffalo chicken breakfast is calling your name. I recommend adding the sauce to your buffalo chicken before mixing it into the dish. I use whatever hot sauce is already at home.
• Use Breakfast Proteins: Think about adding some breakfast sausage or ham to this dish! I love the way it changes the flavor but is still the same simple recipe! An all egg whites option will also provide extra protein!
• Go Vegetarian: Either add more veggies like mushrooms and fresh spinach, or, go all the way and take the chicken and bacon off.

How to Make Breakfast Casserole with Chicken

Step 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium high heat. Once hot, add in your sweet potatoes and stir every 60 seconds until they are almost tender.

Step 2. Once they are almost tender, add in your seasonings. Stir well and allow them to cook for 2-3 more minutes. In total it should take about 20 minutes to make them.

Step 3. To build the casserole start by grabbing your 9x11 baking dish and adding your potatoes in first.  Next, add your chicken, tomatoes, butter, egg mixture to a large bowl and mix and then use it cover the potatoes. Now, add cheese and bacon to the top to form a crust on the top of the casserole.

Step 4. Bake on 400 for 15 minutes covered. Finally, remove the foil and allow it to cook for 10-15 more minutes until it is no longer runny and the outer edges get a nice crisp. My best tip is to take it out a minute or two early as it will continue to cook once out of the oven. Enjoy!

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Breakfast Casserole with Chicken

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With chicken, bacon, and egg this is a protein packed breakfast that the whole family will love. It is great for leftovers if you need a quick option.

5 from 8 votes

Nicole Kendrick

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 421 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Shredded Chicken

• ▢ 2 Springer Mountain Farms chicken breasts
• ▢ 2 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 1 tablespoon 14 spice

Casserole

• ▢ 8 Eggs Large
• ▢ 2 medium sized sweet potatoes diced and peeled
• ▢ ½ cup Cherry tomatoes diced small
• ▢ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon rosemary
• ▢ 2 tablespoon butter divided
• ▢ 2 ½ tablespoon heavy whipping cream
• ▢ Cooked bacon for topping optional
• ▢ sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

Shredded Chicken

• Bring everything to a boil, then reduce to medium and cook covered until chicken shreds with a fork. About 1 hour.

Casserole

• Heat olive oil in a skillet.
• Once hot, add sweet potatoes.
• Cook on medium high, stirring occasionally to keep from burning and to ensure cooking evenly.
• Stir about every 60 seconds.
• Once almost tender, add seasonings.
• Stir well and allow to cook for 2-3 more minutes.
• Total potato cook time should be 15-20 mins.
• In a 9x11 baking dish. Add your potatoes.
• Add your chicken, tomatoes, butter, egg mixture, cheese, then bacon.
• Bake on 400 °F for 15 minutes covered.
• Remove foil and allow to cook for 10-15 more minutes until no longer runny and the outer edges begin to brown.

Notes

Tips:

• Expand the flavor profile by adding garlic cloves or garlic powder. 
• Use chicken breasts for a more affordable option instead of pre-shredded chicken.
• Make sure you make an even layer with the cheese so the heat is distributed across the whole dish and the cheese is evenly melted. 

Storage:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
• Reheat in the microwave using 30 second intervals until desired temperature is reached. 
• Do not put this recipe in the freezer after it is cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 304mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 709mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 11570IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 3mg

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