A warm, savory breakfast casserole layered with buttery croissants, shredded chicken, eggs, and melted cheese. Easy to prep ahead and perfect for cozy mornings or feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 croissants, torn into medium pieces
2–2½ cups cooked, shredded chicken
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 green onions, sliced
Butter or spray for greasing
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Layer croissant pieces evenly in the dish.
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Spread chicken across croissants.
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Add most of the cheese and green onions.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Pour over the dish, pressing gently so croissants absorb mixture.
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Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake 15–20 minutes more.
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Let rest 10 minutes before serving.