This classic American chicken dressing is the ultimate comfort food side dish, perfect for holiday tables or cozy weeknight dinners. Made with a blend of dried cubed bread, savory chicken broth, and tender shredded chicken, it offers a hearty texture with every bite. Aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, along with sautéed onions and celery, provide a deep, earthy flavor profile that complements roasted meats beautifully. The result is a moist, flavorful casserole that brings warmth and nostalgia to your meal. ItâÂÂs easy to prepare using pantry staples and leftovers, making it a reliable favorite for families who love traditional home-style cooking.
Chicken Dressing
Description
This classic American chicken dressing is the ultimate comfort food side dish, perfect for holiday tables or cozy weeknight dinners. Made with a blend of dried cubed bread, savory chicken broth, and tender shredded chicken, it offers a hearty texture with every bite. Aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, along with saut&# 195;©ed onions and celery, provide a deep, earthy flavor profile that complements roasted meats beautifully. The result is a moist, flavorful casserole that brings warmth and nostalgia to your meal. ItâÂÂs easy to prepare using pantry staples and leftovers, making it a reliable favorite for families who love traditional home-style cooking.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté diced onions and celery until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add shredded cooked chicken to the skillet and stir for 2 minutes to warm through.
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In a large bowl, combine dried bread cubes with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
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Whisk together chicken broth, eggs, and seasonings (salt, pepper, sage, thyme) in a separate bowl.
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Pour the broth mixture evenly over the bread and chicken, tossing gently to moisten all ingredients.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing down lightly to compact.
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
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Let cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow the dressing to set.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 5603.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 336.3g518%
- Saturated Fat 101.2g507%
- Cholesterol 1458.8mg487%
- Sodium 110331.5mg4598%
- Total Carbohydrate 228.8g77%
- Dietary Fiber 20.4g82%
- Sugars 95.6g
- Protein 426.9g854%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.