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Chicken and Dressing
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4.61 from 137 votes

Chicken and Dressing

Chicken and Dressing is the southern classic to serve for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holiday dinners. A tried and true family recipe that is simple to make. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dressing, southern cornbread dressing, Thanksgiving side dishes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

for the chicken

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 garlic cloves

for dressing

  • 1 pan skillet cornbread
  • 12 ounce package herb seasoned classic stuffing
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3-4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground sage
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • non stick cooking spray

Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add to a deep skillet or heavy pan with olive oil. Cook on both sides until browned, about 8- 10 minutes.
  • Add water, celery and garlic cloves and bring to a boil. 
  • Lower to simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to a plate to cool slightly. Remove skin and bones and shred or roughly chop chicken. Set broth aside. 
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Crumble baked cornbread into a large bowl, add seasoned stuffing crumbs.
  • Add butter to a skillet and melt over medium heat. Add onions and celery, cook until softened. Stir in cream and mix well. 
  • Pour onion mixture over cornbread mixture and add chicken.
  • Mix 2 cups of reserved broth with 2 beaten eggs, pour over dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Add more broth 1/2 cup at a time until well moistened but not runny. 
  • Add garlic, sage, rosemary, salt and pepper and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour mixture into a well greased 9 x 13 baking dish, spreading evenly.
  • Cover with foil and bake 1 hour. Remove foil and bake another 30 minutes or until top and edges are browned.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1216mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g