Hearty Chicken Strata

• 10 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes)
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 4 cups milk
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 5 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 to 2 jars (12 ounces each) chicken gravy, warmed, optional

1. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on several ungreased large
2. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-30 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
3. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the chicken, potatoes, celery, carrots and parsley. In another large bowl, combine the milk, broth, eggs, butter, salt and pepper. Pour over bread mixture; toss to coat.
4. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 45 minutes; stir. Bake 45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with gravy if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hearty-chicken-strata/ (may not work)