Cheesy Chicken Breakfast Casserole
Start your morning with the ultimate comfort food. This hearty dish combines tender Heritage Shaved Chicken Breast, savory onions and peppers, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, all topped with crispy golden tater tots. Seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh herbs, this casserole is baked to perfection in just one hour, making it an ideal choice for weekend brunches or meal prep for the week. Deliciously satisfying and easy to prepare, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any breakfast table.
Ingredients
- 1 14oz. package of Heritage Shaved Chicken Breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- Chopped fresh herbs parsley, for garnish
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Ready in: 60 minutes
Serves: 8
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pepper and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add Heritage Shaved Chicken Breast and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
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Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika in a large bowl until combined.
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Add chicken mixture and cheese to egg mixture and stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Arrange tater tots evenly over top of egg mixture.
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Bake until eggs are set and tater tots are golden-brown, about 35-40 minutes.
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Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with parsley and serve.
