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Hearty Chicken Strata

SUBMITTED BY: Sara Yoder

"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."
PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 55 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 10 cups bread cubes
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 5 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar chicken gravy (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on several ungreased large baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  2. Transfer to a large bowl. Add 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.
  3. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes; stir. Bake 45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve with gravy if desired.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by jmcndahaus
I just made this recipe for a brunch and everyone really enjoyed it. I used stuffing instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by Brynne
This was a pretty good dish, but definitely serve it with a gravy. I chose not to, and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by lynniescorner
My family loved this recipe. The way i prepared it reminded us of Thanksgiving. As I didn't... MORE


 
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