Southern Chicken Dressing
Experience the true taste of the South with this classic chicken dressing recipe, combining cornbread, chicken, onions, and celery for a savory, flavorful dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any family dinner.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan or 5-quart casserole dish
- Mixing bowls
- Baking foil
Ingredients
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread
- 4 cups cubed stale white bread
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 3 cups cooked chicken cubed or shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread and stale bread.
- Add in the chopped onions, celery, and seasonings (salt, pepper, poultry seasoning).
- Mix in the shredded chicken.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and chicken broth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well combined.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and spread the dressing mixture evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.