Chicken Cheese Strata

By Cheryl-4

The spices in this simple state with chicken, broccoli and cheese offer an extra-special taste

Ingredients

• 1 Loaf (1lb) french bread
• 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-in cubes
• 4 Tbsp butter, divided
• 3 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 1/2 tsp onion salt
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 Eggs
• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 2/3 cup condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted
• 1 cup (4oz) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Split bread in half lengthwise; reserve bread for another recipe. Cube remaining bread; set aside

In a 10 in ovenproof skillet, sauté chicken in 2 Tbsp butter until no longer pink. Add the broccoli, onion, salt, thyme, rosemary and pepper; heat through. Remove from skillet and keep warm

In the same skillet, toast bread cubes in remaining butter until lightly browned. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk and soup; pour over bread cubes. Stir in chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.