Best 6 Chicken Cornbread Dressing Recipes

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In the realm of Southern comfort food, chicken and cornbread dressing stands tall as a quintessential dish. This delectable medley of savory flavors is prepared with a symphony of ingredients that dance harmoniously on the palate. Chicken, the heart of the dish, is lovingly cooked until tender and succulent, infusing every bite with its lip-smacking goodness. Cornbread, a Southern staple, lends its distinctive texture and sweet, slightly nutty flavor, creating a delightful contrast to the savory chicken. A harmonious blend of herbs and spices, along with aromatics like onion, celery, and bell pepper, elevates the dressing to a new level of flavor complexity. This iconic dish is typically baked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld together seamlessly and the cornbread to develop a golden-brown crust. Whether served as a hearty main course or a delectable side dish, chicken and cornbread dressing is a true celebration of Southern culinary heritage.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN CORNBREAD DRESSING



Chicken Cornbread Dressing image

Even though Mom passed away years ago, her wonderful cornbread dressing lives on each year at Christmas dinner. It just wouldn't be the same holiday without it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
2-1/2 quarts water
2 to 3 celery ribs with leaves
1 large onion, cut into chunks
DRESSING:
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cups crumbled cornbread
1 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a soup kettle. Add the water, celery and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from broth. Strain broth, discarding vegetables; set broth aside. When cool enough to handle, remove chicken from bones; dice and place in a large bowl., In a large skillet, saute celery and onions in butter until tender; stir in salt, sage, pepper and cayenne. Add to chicken. Stir in the cornbread, green onions, pecans, parsley and eggs. Add 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups of reserved broth, stirring gently to mix. (Refrigerate remaining broth for another use.) , Transfer to greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CORNBREAD DRESSING



Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Cornbread Dressing image

This is a quick and easy meal if you have leftover cornbread on hand, or use a packaged mix. The chicken livers are optional, but do give this an authentic Southern flair!

Provided by carina

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 chicken livers, trimmed and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 cup chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups cornbread crumbs
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut a pocket into the side of each piece of chicken, going to within 1/2 inch of each edge. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and chicken livers; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sage; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Gently stir in the cornbread crumbs and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Spoon some of the stuffing into the pocket of each piece of chicken. Arrange them in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon any leftover stuffing into the pan to surround the chicken. Stir together the condensed chicken soup and water; pour over the top off the chicken. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the center of the stuffed breasts has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) and the chicken has browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 946.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CROCK POT CHICKEN & CORNBREAD DRESSING



Crock Pot Chicken & Cornbread Dressing image

I love how easy this recipe is to put together. I have served this with a Apple-Cranberry Compote, and the meal reminds of Thanksgiving without all the work.

Provided by Naner

Categories     Breads

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted (Fat Free or regular)
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (6 ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix

Steps:

  • Place chicken in greased crock pot.
  • Pour undiluted soup on top of chicken.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine cornbread stuffing, butter and water.
  • Mix until well combined, then spoon over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until juices run clear.

MY FAVORITE BAKED CHICKEN WITH CORNBREAD DRESSING



My favorite Baked Chicken with Cornbread Dressing image

I have been making this chicken and dressing recipe for years for my family and friends.

Provided by Shirley Makekau

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1 5 to 7 lb roasting chicken
2 bay leaves
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
for the dressing
4 c crumbled cornbread
1 c day old bread or biscuits
1/2 c sliced mushrooms
1/2 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp dried thyme
4 Tbsp butter or margerine, melted
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 1/2 c chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. FOR THE CHICKEN:
  • 2. Combine the salt,pepper,sage, garlic powder, and thyme and rub the seasonings inside the chicken and on the skin. Put the chicken in a large, heavy pot. Add the bay leaves, celery and onions and enough water to cover. Bring the ingredients to a boil, then reduce the heat. , cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
  • 3. Remove the chicken from the broth and set on a greased baking sheet. Strain the broth through a sieve, reserving 2 1/2 cups of the broth and separately reserving the veggies to use in the dressing. Discard the bay leaves.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and place the chicken in a shallow roasting pan.
  • 5. FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 6. To prepare the dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients, except the broth, in a baking pan. Add the celery and onions that were simmered with the chicken, then add the broth and mix until the dressing is moist but not soupy, with the consistency of mush.
  • 7. Bake the chicken and the dressing, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and the dressing is firm but still moist.
  • 8. serve the chicken in the center of a platter, surrounded by dressing and garnished with Parsley

SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD CHICKEN & DRESSING



SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD CHICKEN & DRESSING image

Categories     Chicken     Side     Bake     Christmas     Easter     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Winter     Potluck

Yield 1 large pan

Number Of Ingredients 22

Cornbread:
¾ cup self rising meal
¾ cup self rising flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
lots of whole buttermilk
½ stick of butter
(I won't lie. Sometimes I cheat and use buttermilk cornbread mix.)
Dressing:
Boil a chicken with celery then debone
1 stick of butter
Salt & pepper
Sage
1 large onion
1 bell pepper
3 stalks of celery
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
3 boiled eggs, cut in pieces
4 raw eggs
3-4 buttermilk biscuits (homemade or Mary B's)
Cooked and crumbled cornbread (from above)
Chicken Broth from boiled chicken until it become soupy

Steps:

  • Obviously, cook the cornbread and biscuits first, then crumble. Add chicken and remaining ingredients. I usually mix this in a huge gumbo pot, then pour it into the pan, simply because it's easier to mix and the largest bowl I have isn't big enough to hold it. Bake it at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes to an hour. Don't let it get to brown around the edges or too dry in the center.

CORNBREAD DRESSING WITH CHICKEN PIECES



Cornbread dressing with chicken pieces image

I checked "Just a Pinch" Southern cornbread dressings and not any of them was this recipe. It was the recipe that my mother always made. We did not have a turkey when I was growing up. We would have to buy one at the store and we could not afford one. We lived in the country. We had chickens for eggs and for eating. So each year...

Provided by Lois Adams

Categories     Casseroles

Time 3h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c dry bread crumbs
6 c yellow cornbread crumbs
2 to 4 tsp dry sage or fresh sage, chopped fine
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt (optional)
1 c chopped onion, more or less
6 large hard boiled eggs (chopped)
6 c chicken broth
6 c boiled chicken pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Boil cut up chicken until very tender and almost fall off bones. Be sure to boil the chicken skin and fat too. Save the broth and add water if necessary to make 6 cups. Bone the chicken and throw away the skin unless you really like it. Tear chicken into pieces. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, put your bread crumbs, sage, black pepper, salt. Mix
  • 3. Add chopped onions, chopped boiled eggs and broth.
  • 4. Mix in the chickens and stir. It should be a little soft but not like soup.
  • 5. Pour into a lightly greased 10 X 14 casserole pan. Bake at 400° for 45 to 50 minutes or until done.

Tips:

  • For a flavorful dressing, use high-quality chicken broth and cornbread. You can also add other ingredients to your dressing, such as vegetables, fruits, and nuts.
  • If you don't have any leftover chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken. Just be sure to shred the chicken before adding it to the dressing.
  • If you don't have any cornbread, you can make your own or use a store-bought mix. Just be sure to follow the package directions.
  • Be careful not to overcook the dressing. It should be moist and tender, but not mushy.
  • Serve the dressing warm with your favorite side dishes, such as turkey, mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Conclusion:

Chicken cornbread dressing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a holiday meal or a casual weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make a delicious chicken cornbread dressing that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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