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chicken and dressing recipe

Southern Chicken Dressing

The Crispy Chef
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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6
Calories 303 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 14gFat: 20g
Keyword chicken dressing, classic dressing, cornbread dressing, homemade dressing, Southern dressing, Thanksgiving recipe
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