Description
Southern comfort meets culinary magic in this hearty Cornbread Chicken Dressing, blending rustic flavors with homestyle charm. Savory herbs, tender chicken, and crumbled cornbread create a soul-satisfying side you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Bread Base:
- 4 cups cornbread, crumbled
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon sage
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crumble the cornbread into fine, uniform pieces to ensure a consistent texture throughout the dressing.
- Sauté the chopped celery and onion in a skillet until they become translucent and release their aromatic flavors, enhancing the overall depth of the dish.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, ensuring no large chunks remain for even distribution.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently fold together the crumbled cornbread, sautéed vegetables, and shredded chicken, creating a harmonious blend of ingredients.
- Pour the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth over the mixture, stirring carefully to moisten the ingredients without overmixing.
- Sprinkle dried sage across the mixture, distributing the herb evenly to infuse a subtle, earthy flavor throughout the dressing.
- Transfer the prepared mixture into a generously greased baking dish, spreading it evenly to promote consistent cooking.
- Bake at 375F (190C) for approximately 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and ensuring the interior is thoroughly heated.
- Remove from the oven and let the dressing rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and the texture to set.
Notes
- Toast cornbread cubes lightly before mixing for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Swap chicken for turkey to make a classic Thanksgiving-style dressing that works perfectly with holiday meals.
- Add chopped herbs like fresh thyme or parsley for a brighter, more complex taste profile.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free cornbread and cream of chicken soup alternative to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg