Taste of Home
Hearty Chicken Strata
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours
YIELD: 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.
Ingredients
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10 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes)
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2 cups cubed cooked chicken
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1 cup diced potatoes
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1 cup finely chopped celery
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1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
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1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
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4 cups milk
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2 cups chicken broth
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5 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 to 2 jars (12 ounces each) chicken gravy, warmed, optional
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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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