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Hearty Chicken Strata

Name: Hearty Chicken Strata
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 12-14 servings.
Ingredients: 10 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes); 2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 cup diced potatoes; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 4 cups milk; 2 cups chicken broth; 5 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 to 2 jars (12 ounces each) chicken gravy, warmed, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours

Makes

12-14 servings

My great-grandparents made this traditional Amish recipe on Sundays when they had company, and it's still one of my family's favorite dishes.

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Ingredients

10 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes)
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup diced potatoes
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
5 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 to 2 jars (12 ounces each) chicken gravy, warmed, optional

Directions

Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on several ungreased large baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the chicken, potatoes, celery, carrots and parsley. In another large bowl, combine the milk, broth, eggs, butter, salt and pepper. Pour over bread mixture; toss to coat.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes; stir. Bake 45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with gravy if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 217 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.

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