Hearty Chicken Strata

Hearty Chicken Strata is a traditional Amish recipe on Sundays when they had company, and it’s still one of my family’s favorite dishes. From sara yoder of mount hope ohio.

Ingredients:

10 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch 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 to 2 jars (12 ounces each) chicken

gravy, warmed, optional

Method - Hearty Chicken Strata

1 Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on several ungreased large baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes or 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° for 45 minutes; stir.

4.Bake 45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve with gravy if desired. Yield: 12-14 servings.