Italian Bacon, Tomato & Chicken Strata

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Italian Bacon, Tomato & Chicken Strata - a perfect breakfast, brunch or dinner meal
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 slices bacon
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
12 ounces focaccia bread ( sliced into 1/2 in thick pieces )
2 large tomatoes ( cored & sliced )
8 eggs or 2 cups egg substitute
1 1/2 cups heavy cream ( light cream or milk may also be used . You decide this . )
2 cups cheddar cheese ( grated )
1 teaspoon salt
pepper ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
635
Sugar
3g
Fat
48g
This Italian Bacon, Tomato & Chicken Strata is a hearty and easy-to-make meal. Prepared with bacon, chicken and tomatoes combined with focaccia bread makes it a flavorful dish, all baked together with the tender creamy custard to create a filling meal that's perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner. It can be served with green salad, herb salad or fruit salad making it an excellent meal to share with friends or family. This dish is originally from Italy and has become popular across the world due to its rich taste and potential for customization to taste. It can be frozen and re-heated easily, making it a perfect dish for busy weeknights. With its ease of preparation and enough portion size, the Italian Bacon, Tomato & Chicken Strata will surely be a favorite dish at your table.

Instructions

1.Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
2.Remove bacon from skillet using slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
3.Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in skillet and discard the rest.
4.Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook in reserved bacon drippings over medium heat until no longer pink inside. Discard any remaining drippings, if necessary.
5.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
6.Layer half of the focaccia pieces in the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
7.Top with chicken, bacon, and sliced tomatoes.
8.Layer the remaining focaccia pieces on top of the vegetables and meat.
9.In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper until well combined.
10.Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the bread and meat layers.
11.Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top of the egg mixture.
12.Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted near the center of the casserole comes out clean.
13.Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

PROS

This Italian Bacon, Tomato & Chicken Strata is a perfect make-ahead dish for breakfast, brunch or dinner.

The Italian touch given by use of focaccia bread and cheese makes it super rich in flavor.

CONS

This strata is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish, being high in protein from chicken, is good for bones and muscles and provides a lingering feeling of fullness. The addition of tomatoes, with high content of antioxidants and nutrients, provides for healthy skin and also improves your heart health.

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