Do-Ahead Chicken Leek Strata Recipe

Name: Do-Ahead Chicken Leek Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons butter; 2 cups sliced leeks (about 2 pounds); 1 lb French bread, sliced into 1/2 inch sliced; 2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups cooked turkey, diced or chopped; 2 teaspoons dry dill weed or 2 tablespoons fresh dill weed; 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or more if desired); 4 -6 slices cooked bacon, chopped (optional); 3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional); 8 eggs, beaten; 4 cups whole milk or 4 cups half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon salt; pepper

Servings: persons

3 -4 tablespoons butter
2 cups sliced leeks (about 2 pounds)
1 lb French bread, sliced into 1/2 inch sliced
2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups cooked turkey, diced or chopped
2 teaspoons dry dill weed or 2 tablespoons fresh dill weed
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or more if desired)
4 -6 slices cooked bacon, chopped (optional)
3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
8 eggs, beaten
4 cups whole milk or 4 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
pepper

1
Prepare a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
2
Melt the butter in a saucepan, over medium heat.
3
Cook the leeks in butter about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened; remove from heat.
4
Line the bottom of the baking dish with half of the bread slices.
5
Sprinkle with cooked chicken and the dillweed; top with the cooked leeks.
6
Sprinkle 2 cups of cheese over the leeks.
7
Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the cheese.
8
Sprinkle with grated Parmeasn cheese over the bacon.
9
Top with the remaining bread slices; sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese.
10
In a bowl, mix together the 8 beaten eggs, 4 cups milk, salt and pepper.
11
Pour the mixture evenly over the bread and cheese in the baking dish.
12
Cover tighty with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 4 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
13
When ready to bake, remove from the fridge and uncover, let sit out at room temperature 1-1/4 hours before baking.
14
Set the oven to 325 degrees.
15
Bake for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted in the middle, comes out clean.
16
Let sit for 10 minutes before serving-- delicious!

2273

kcal

Calories

171

Fat

Carbs

161

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 tablespoons butter, 2 cups sliced leeks (about 2 pounds), 1 lb French bread, sliced into 1/2 inch sliced, 2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups cooked turkey, diced or chopped, and more.

Yes, Do-Ahead Chicken Leek Strata falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Do-Ahead Chicken Leek Strata

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