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Hearty Chicken Strata

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by jmcndahaus   view full review
I just made this recipe for a brunch and everyone really enjoyed it. I used stuffing instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by jowolf2   view full review
This was excellent. I made it as is plus threw in some onions and garlic. I had to bake it a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by lynniescorner   view full review
My family loved this recipe. The way i prepared it reminded us of Thanksgiving. As I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by Brynne   view full review
This was a pretty good dish, but definitely serve it with a gravy. I chose not to, and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by MaMaw's Girls   view full review
I used boxed stuffing mix instead of bread cubes/left out the potatoes. I also added an extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2011 by Maggie351 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is definitely a "keeper"... I used egg-beaters in place of real eggs, and I didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2010 by Jackie Sue Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this as directed. It's between a 3 & 4 stars, as is. It was just like Dressing or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by NJtoAL   view full review
I used flavored crouten cubes so I didn't add salt, pepper or parsley. I made half and still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2009 by Todayz_Lady   view full review
I loved this, I used Wheat Bread for the Bread and I added a few cloves of garlic, and this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by jenrickey   view full review
Just taste like dry stuffing

 

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