Chicken Strata

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 add chicken and mayonnaise, mix well. whisk milk, broth, eggs, parsley, chives, salt and pepper in another bowl.
• 3 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.
• 4 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.