Chicken Strata Food

HEARTY CHICKEN STRATA

Steps:

• 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.

CHICKEN CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons butter until no longer pink. Add broccoli, onion salt, thyme, rosemary and pepper; heat through. Remove from skillet and keep warm., In same skillet, toast bread cubes in remaining butter until lightly browned. In a small bowl, combine eggs, milk and soup; pour over bread cubes. Stir in chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

CHICKEN CHILES RELLENOS STRATA

Steps:

• In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: bread cubes, chiles, Monterey Jack cheese and chicken. Repeat layers., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, baking powder and garlic salt until blended. Pour over layers. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until puffed and golden at edges. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa.

CHICKEN FAJITA STRATA

Steps:

• In small bowl, stir together oil, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic. Place chicken in resealable food-storage plastic bag; add chili powder mixture. Seal bag and shake to coat chicken with spices. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Transfer from skillet to plate. In same skillet, cook onion, bell pepper and chiles over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange half of the tortilla strips in baking dish. Top with chicken, half of the vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortilla strips, vegetables and 1/4 cup cheese. In medium bowl, stir sour cream, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, the red pepper, egg product, milk and soup with whisk. Pour over chicken mixture. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish. Bake 48 to 52 minutes or until egg mixture is set. Sprinkle with tomato and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

PESTO CHICKEN STRATA

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain., In a large bowl, mix basil, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, pine nuts and garlic. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and remaining oil, salt and pepper., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, a third of the cheese mixture and half of the chicken. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cheese mixture. Pour egg mixture over top; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional basil.

CHICKEN STRATA

Steps:

• Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus, water and cover. Cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Uncover and cook until all liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes. Transfer vegetables to large bowl.
• Add chicken and mayonnaise, mix well. Whisk milk, broth, eggs, parsley, chives, salt and pepper in another bowl.
• Lightly butter a 13x9 inch glass baking dish. Spread half of bread cubes in dish; top with chicken mixture. Spread remaining cubes over chicken. Pour egg mixture over ingredients in dish. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 10 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Bake strata for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes; serve hot.

BROCCOLI & CHICKEN CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Using a doughnut cutter, cut 12 rings and holes in bread; set aside. Tear bread scraps and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups cheese, broccoli and chicken. Arrange rings and holes on top; brush bread with melted butter. , Beat next 6 ingredients; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Remove strata from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake, uncovered, 55-60 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS STRATA (BRUNCH CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Spray baking dish with Pam (9X13).
• Pick rotisserie chicken from the bone and set aside. Let cool.
• Finely chop 3 shallots and sauté in olive oil. Add shallots to chicken and let cool.
• Boil a small pot of water - cut the fresh asparagus up into 1 inch pieces. Add the asparagus pieces to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Strain and put asparagus pieces in an ice water bath to stop cooking. Remove asparagus and dry on a paper towel. Add to the chicken.
• Mix eggs and milk in separate dish (make sure eggs are well beaten).
• Add cubed bread, shredded cheese, chicken, shallots and asparagus to the egg and milk mixture. Make sure chicken, asparagus and shallots are all cooled before adding them to the egg mixture.
• Pour all ingredients into your baking dish
• Bake on 350 degrees for 45 minutes. It will puff up slightly, like a quiche. Let is set for about 15 minutes before serving. It will settle and fall a bit.

SWISS CHICKEN STRATA

Steps:

• Layer 3 cups of the bread cubes, 1 cup of the cheese, chicken and the red pepper in greased 2-quart oblong baking dish; top with remaining 3 cups bread cubes.
• Beat eggs, milk and mustard with wire whisk until well blended; pour over bread layer, being careful to evenly moisten the bread. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN AND CHEDDAR STRATA

Steps:

• Butter a six cup, deep, straight sided baking dish. Layer 1/3 each of the bread, chicken, broccoli and cheese in the baking dish; repeat to make two more layers.
• Beat eggs with milk, onion, salt and mustard until well blended.
• Pour egg mixture over strata. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Bake uncovered in a 350 deg. F oven for 1 1/4 hours or util puffy and golden.