Chicken Chiles Rellenos Strata

This versatile dish can be made as a entree, brunch or potluck dish. It's also one of the easiest meals to assemble on a busy weeknight.

Chicken Chiles Rellenos Strata

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min. + standing
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubed French bread (about 6 ounces)
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salsa

Instructions

  • 1. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: bread cubes, chiles, Monterey Jack cheese and chicken. Repeat layers.
  • 2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, baking powder and garlic salt until blended. Pour over layers. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until puffed and golden at edges. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 338 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 282mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.