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Southern Chicken & Dressing Casserole with cornbread and creamy gravy

Southern Chicken & Dressing Casserole

A comforting and easy casserole featuring cornbread dressing and tender chicken, perfect for busy nights or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 cups Cooked shredded chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 4 cups Cornbread, crumbled Homemade or store-bought. Day old works better.
  • 1 cup Onion, chopped For added flavor.
  • 1 cup Celery, chopped Cook with onion.
  • 1/2 cup Butter For sautéing the veggies.
  • 3-4 cups Chicken broth Low sodium recommended to control saltiness.
  • 4 large Eggs Helps the casserole set.
  • to taste Salt Seasoning to taste.
  • to taste Pepper Seasoning to taste.
  • 1-2 tsp Sage Use cautiously; adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook your chicken until tender, then shred it. Alternatively, use rotisserie chicken.
  2. Make cornbread or crumble day-old cornbread.
  3. Sauté onion and celery in butter until soft.
  4. Mix shredded chicken, crumbled cornbread, sautéed vegetables, eggs, and chicken broth until slightly looser than desired.
Baking
  1. Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Bake until center is set and top is lightly browned, about 30-45 minutes.

Notes

Ensure the mixture looks a bit loose before baking to prevent dryness. Adjust seasoning before baking. Can be made ahead by mixing and refrigerating or freezing.