CLASSIC CHICKEN & WAFFLES

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A down-home diner special gets weeknight-easy with the help of rotisserie chicken. Want 'em even faster? Make the waffles ahead and freeze till dinnertime. -Lauren Reiff, East Earl, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
2 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
WAFFLES:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
5 tablespoons butter, melted
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in chicken; heat through. Keep warm., Preheat waffle maker. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and melted butter; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened., Bake waffles according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Top waffles with chicken mixture and, if desired, green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.