Best 9 Chicken Strata Recipes

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A chicken strata is a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The dish is made with a combination of eggs, milk, bread, and chicken, and can be customized with a variety of additional ingredients such as vegetables, cheese, and herbs. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a hearty and flavorful dish, there is a chicken strata recipe out there to suit your needs. This article will provide you with the information you need to find the best recipe for your next chicken strata. We will discuss the different types of chicken strata recipes available, the ingredients you will need, and the steps involved in making the dish. We will also provide tips for choosing the best chicken, bread, and cheese for your strata, as well as suggestions for serving the dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN CHILES RELLENOS STRATA



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This versatile dish can be made as a entree, brunch or potluck dish. It's also one of the easiest meals to assemble on a busy weeknight. -Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups cubed French bread (about 6 ounces)
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
12 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salsa

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 282mg cholesterol, Sodium 820mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CHICKEN STRATA



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This recipe is from Art Smith of Chicago's Table Fifty-Two. It was in the December 2008 issue of Good Housekeeping in their "Dinner for Four Under $10" column. Refrigerate overnight for a great breakfast casserole. Prep time doesn't include refrigeration time of 4 to 10 hours.

Provided by Chilicat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
6 ounces asparagus, woody stems discarded, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup water
4 cups cubed cooked chicken (1 inch cubes)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
6 large eggs
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups cubed French bread (1 inch cubes)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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.

CHICKEN CHEESE STRATA



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The spices in this simple strata with chicken, broccoli and cheese offer an extra special taste. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups cubed French bread
2 large eggs
3/4 cup 2% milk
2/3 cup condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

HEARTY CHICKEN STRATA



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes)
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup diced potatoes
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
5 eggs, lightly 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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

BROCCOLI & CHICKEN CHEESE STRATA



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On our dairy farm, chores often delay dinner. That's when this strata comes in handy. I'll prepare it beforehand and pop it in the oven for a quick and easy meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 slices bread
2-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 tablespoon butter, melted
6 large eggs
3 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 794mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

PESTO CHICKEN STRATA



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I like this rustic strata for its hearty flavor. It's also nice to have something savory along with sweeter brunch dishes like cinnamon rolls and doughnuts. -Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
5 garlic cloves, minced
10 large eggs
3 cups 2% milk
8 cups cubed Italian bread
Additional chopped fresh basil leaves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 29g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

DO-AHEAD CHICKEN-LEEK STRATA



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Save time on cooking! This chicken and leek strata recipe can be done ahead and requires only baking to serve anytime.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups sliced leeks (about 2 lb)
24 slices French bread, each 1/2 inch thick (from 1 lb. loaf)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz)
8 eggs, beaten
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks; cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Remove from heat.
  • Line bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with half of the bread slices. Sprinkle with chicken and dill weed; layer with leeks. Sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese over leeks. Top with remaining bread slices; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over bread mixture. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • About 1 hour 15 minutes before serving, heat oven to 325°F. Uncover dish; bake 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN STRATA



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Categories     Chicken     Vegetable     Bake     Low Fat

Yield 10 to 12 servings (leftovers freeze well)

Number Of Ingredients 37

Roasted chicken
1 Tb olive oil
1 Tb fine herbs or poultry seasoning
1Tb dried rosemary
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided use
1 large (3- to 5-lb) roasting chicken, rinsed and patted dry
Fresh ground pepper
1 orange, halved
1/2 c OJ
1 cup Swanson chicken broth
Filling
3 Tb olive oil
2 medium diced onions
1 large diced red pepper
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
8 oz sliced fresh mushrooms
S & P to taste
3 Tb chili powder (to taste)
2 tsp ground cumin
1 or 2 (to taste) medium chipotle chile (canned in adobo sauce), chopped
1 small can (4 oz) chopped black olives, drained
1 small can (8 oz) corn, drained
1 small can (4 oz) chopped green mild chilies
1 c prepared medium salsa
4 to 6 dashes hot pepper sauce to taste
Additional Swanson's chicken broth as needed
Defatted roasting pan juices
Sauce
1 can mild or medium (to taste) red enchilada sauce
1 can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 can green enchilada sauce
Hot pepper sauce to taste (optional)
About 18 round corn tortillas
2 cups shredded light cheddar (Cabot 50% light cheddar is excellent, or 2% milk sharp cheddar)
Cooking spray
1 cup Dannon plain yogurt for 1 Tb garnish per serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Roasted chicken Preheat oven to 350°. Mix 1st 5 ingredients in small bowl. Loosen chicken skin on breast and rub seasonings into meat. Season cavity with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper; insert 1/2 orange. Place bird on low metal rack in pan that just fits. Pour water and juice over bird. Roast about 20 minutes per pound, basting every 20 minutes, until juices run clear. Remove from oven and let stand to cool slightly. Discard skin, orange, and bones. Chop or shred roasted chicken. Collect and reserve any drippings from cutting board and all pan juices; refrigerate in small bowl. Refrigerate chicken. Strata In a large skillet (12 inch), heat oil and sauté veggies, beginning with onions and peppers until softened and browned slightly, adding mushrooms and garlic toward end. Add chili powder and cumin, S & P, to taste. Discard top layer of fat from chilled pan juices. Add chicken and defatted juice to sautéed vegetables. Add green chilies, salsa, corn, olives. Add additional chicken broth as needed until 1 inch of juice is in pan with mixture. Heat until just warm, cover, and set aside. Combine all sauce ingredients in large, shallow bowl. Season with hot pepper sauce to taste. Spray large baking dish (13 × 11 × 3 inch) with cooking spray. Layer 1 cup sauce in bottom. Dip 6 tortillas in bowl of sauce, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Layer tortillas to cover pan. Tear dipped tortillas into pieces to fill large gaps between rounds. Cover tortillas with 1/2 chicken mixture. Sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese. Repeat 1 layer tortillas, chicken, cheese. Cover with last 6 dipped tortillas. Cover with any remaining sauce. Reserve 1/3 cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 1 hour at 350 deg. until heated through. Remove cover and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Heat uncovered until bubbling and cheese is melted (10-15 min). Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

CHICKEN-LEEK STRATA



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Here's a great do-ahead recipe to pull out for a "let's do brunch" day.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 5h18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup sliced leek
8 slices French bread, each 1/2 inch thick
1 cup chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook leeks in butter about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened; remove from heat.
  • Cut enough bread into 1-inch cubes to measure 5 cups. Mix bread cubes, leeks, chicken and dill weed. Spread bread mixture in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Sprinkle with cheese. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over cheese. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. Uncover and bake 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg

Tips:

  • Use a variety of breads for a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a combination of white, wheat, and rye bread.
  • If you don't have time to make your own bread cubes, you can use store-bought croutons.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream or half-and-half instead of milk.
  • Add your favorite herbs and spices to the egg mixture for a customized flavor. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme.
  • If you're using a meat or vegetable filling, cook it thoroughly before adding it to the strata.
  • Bake the strata until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the strata cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Chicken strata is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's perfect for a crowd or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make a chicken strata that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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