Italian Bacon, Tomato & Chicken Strata

• 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 12 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)

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. In a lrg skillet, cook bacon over med-heat, drain on paper towels & set aside.
3. Keeping a little bacon fat in the pan, add chicken, saute till cooked through & set aside.
4. Cover the bottom of a 13x9 in baking dish w/focaccia slices.
5. Cover bread w/tomato slices & then bacon.
6. Cut chicken into thin slices & lay over the bacon.
7. Top w/more focaccia.
8. In a lrg bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt & pepper.
9. Pour mixture over strata & sprinkle top w/cheese.
10. Bake 35-45 min till cheese has melted & strata feels firm to the touch.
11. Cut into 8 squares & serve hot.
12. NOTE: Altho not mentioned, I assume this could be prepared the nite b4 intended to serve.
13. I think it would make a great brunch or luncheon dish or work as well for a dinner meal when served w/an Italian salad of your choice.
14. Enjoy!

bacon, chicken breast, bread, tomatoes, eggs, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-bacon-tomato-chicken-strata-201723 (may not work)