PESTO CHICKEN STRATA
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
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
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Abid ur rehman
[email protected]I love this pesto chicken strata! It's so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making it again.
Anis Mia
[email protected]This pesto chicken strata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It's perfect for a brunch or potluck.
Kalum Vithanage
[email protected]I've made this strata several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy breakfast or brunch.
alli Ahmed
[email protected]I made this strata for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.
Onna Hendershot
[email protected]This is the best strata recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and moist.
Ahmed Bahaa
[email protected]I'm always looking for new breakfast recipes and this pesto chicken strata fit the bill. It was delicious and so easy to make.
Arslan Butt
[email protected]This pesto chicken strata is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very versatile dish. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Dipesh pokhrel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my strata turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make.
Malik Suhbaz
[email protected]I made this strata for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.
Matter Mendy
[email protected]This pesto chicken strata is a keeper. It's a great dish for a brunch or potluck.
Ssekitto Richard
[email protected]I was looking for a new strata recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! It was delicious.
Hassan Zahir
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the strata turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
susan james
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of strata, but this pesto chicken strata was amazing. The flavors were perfect and it was so moist.
Arohi Mim
[email protected]I made this strata for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Sujan Giri
[email protected]This pesto chicken strata was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.