Easy Southern Chicken and Dressing

Serving spoon lifting a scoop of chicken and cornbread dressing from a golden-brown baked casserole.

5 from 1 vote

Easy Southern Chicken and Dressing

Moist Southern cornbread dressing made with a cornbread mix, shredded chicken, and cream of chicken soup. Make it ahead for the holidays.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Cornbread25

Total Time1 30

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 256kcal

Author: Lynda - Southern Kissed

Ingredients

6 ounces packet cornbread mix plus ingredients the package calls for
¼ cup butter
½ cup onion and celery
2 to 4 cups chicken cooked and shredded
½ cup chicken broth
10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons sage
½ teaspoon pepper
1 pinch salt

Instructions

Bake the cornbread according to the package directions. Let it cool completely before crumbling. You can bake the cornbread a day ahead.
Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch square or 11x7-inch baking dish.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook for about 5 minutes, until soft.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, onion mixture (with all the butter), sage, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix well, making sure the sage doesn’t clump. Crumble the cornbread into the bowl and stir until it’s coated. Add the chicken and stir again. The mixture should look like thick, wet oatmeal. If it seems dry, add more broth, a few tablespoons at a time.
Spread the mixture in the prepared dish. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden brown. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated with an online nutrition tool and is provided as a courtesy. Values will vary based on the brands of cornbread mix, soup, and broth you use, the amount of chicken, and your serving size. If you follow a special diet or have a medical condition, please calculate the nutrition yourself using your exact ingredients or check with your doctor or a registered dietitian.

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