Best 5 Pesto Chicken Strata Recipes

Pesto chicken strata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The combination of pesto, chicken, eggs, and bread creates a flavorful and satisfying dish. This recipe is also versatile; you can add or remove ingredients to suit your preferences. If you're looking for a hearty and comforting meal, pesto chicken strata is a great option.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

Ingredients

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.

PROSCIUTTO-PESTO BREAKFAST STRATA

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I'd never tried prosciutto before this recipe, and it instantly made me a die-hard fan! The layers of flavor in this dish are brilliant, making it well worth the time and a must for your recipe box. -Vicki Anderson, Farmington, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups 2% milk
1 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slice
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup prepared pesto
4 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine milk and wine. Dip both sides of bread in milk mixture; squeeze gently to remove excess liquid. Layer bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Sprinkle with basil and parsley; drizzle with oil. Layer with half of the cheese, half of the prosciutto and all of the tomatoes; drizzle with half of the pesto. Top with remaining cheese, prosciutto and pesto., In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

EASY PESTO CHICKEN SKILLET

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This is a tasty budget meal that incorporates a handful of ingredients found in your pantry. The key to this cooking properly is keeping the chicken and broccoli florets an even size. I highly recommend freshly prepared pesto.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Pesto Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
6 ounces gemelli pasta
3 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
¼ cup whipping cream
¼ cup fresh basil pesto
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir for about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer chicken to a bowl and keep warm.
Pour chicken broth into the skillet and add gemelli. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until completely cooked, about 5 more minutes.
Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, whipping cream, and pesto until combined. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1361.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

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

Ingredients

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.

BACON PESTO STRATA

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Make and share this Bacon Pesto Strata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seahorse73

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup breadcrumbs
6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
3 cups fresh spinach, stemmed
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
3/4 cup plain yogurt, plus
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
12 slices French bread, 1/4 inch thick (dryed)
6 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded

Steps:

Prepare ramekins by buttering and then dusting with the bread crumbs.
For pesto, saute bacon; remove.
Then wilt spinach in 1 T bacon fat.
Process bacon, spinach, parsley and yogurt until paste forms.
Beat together eggs, yogurt, milk, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until blended.
The mixture will be about as thich as heavy cream.
Set aside.
Before drying bread, be sure to cut it to fit ramekins (to dry, cut with cookie cutter, making sure it fits inside the ramekins, line a baking sheet with a rack and toast the breat at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes, until dry).
Small baguettes work well too.
Spread 1 T pesto on one side of each slice of dry bread.
Place one slice bread in ramekin, pesto side up, and sprinkle with 1 T cheese.
Add 1/4 cup egg mixture to cover bread.
Layer again with bread, cheese, and egg.
For the third layer, place bread pesto side down and top with 1/4 cup egg.
Place ramekins on baking sheet; weight down bread and let soak for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Remove weights and bake 30-40 minutes, until brown and puffed.
Cool 5 minutes.
Remove from ramekins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 938.7, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 366.2, Sodium 1699.8, Carbohydrate 111.8, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 38.9

Tips:

After baking, let the strata cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help the strata to hold its shape.
To make the strata ahead of time, assemble it the night before and then cover and refrigerate it overnight. In the morning, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
You can use any type of bread for this strata, but a hearty bread, such as sourdough or French bread, will hold up better in the baking process.
Feel free to get creative with the fillings. You can add other vegetables, such as spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers. You can also add cooked meat, such as bacon, sausage, or chicken.
If you don't have pesto on hand, you can make your own by combining basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.

Conclusion:

Pesto chicken strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for a crowd. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and bread. With its layers of bread, chicken, pesto, cheese, and eggs, this strata is sure to please everyone at your table.