Description
Southern comfort meets culinary magic in this hearty Chicken & Dressing Casserole that seamlessly blends tender chicken with savory stuffing. Creamy, rich layers promise a comforting meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 4 cups cornbread or other cubed dried bread
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of onion soup
Vegetables:
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a cozy comfort dish by first heating the oven to a warm 350°F (175°C), creating the perfect environment for a hearty casserole.
- Craft a flavor-packed base by combining tender shredded chicken, crumbly cornbread cubes, finely diced celery, and aromatic onions in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Develop a rich, savory liquid by whisking together cream of onion soup, robust chicken broth, velvety melted butter, and a harmonious blend of poultry seasoning, dried sage, salt, and pepper in a separate container.
- Marry the dry and wet ingredients by thoroughly blending the soup mixture into the chicken and cornbread combination, ensuring every morsel is generously coated with the seasoned liquid.
- Transfer the luxurious mixture into a well-greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly to promote uniform cooking and maximum flavor distribution.
- Allow the casserole to transform in the preheated oven, baking for 30-35 minutes until the top achieves a golden-brown crust and the interior reaches a piping-hot temperature.
- While the casserole bakes, craft a silky gravy by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, creating a smooth foundation for the sauce.
- Introduce flour to the melted butter, whisking continuously to create a light, nutty roux that will thicken the gravy and add depth of flavor.
- Gradually incorporate chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring consistently to prevent lumps and achieve a velvety smooth consistency.
- Elevate the gravy’s flavor profile by seasoning with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting until the sauce reaches perfect harmony.
- Present the steaming casserole adorned with the luscious homemade gravy, inviting everyone to indulge in this comforting culinary creation.
Notes
- Make ahead the cornbread a day before to enhance deeper flavor profiles and ensure crumbly texture.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation and richer, more developed taste.
- Consider gluten-free adaptation by substituting regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend in gravy and using gluten-free cornbread mix.
- For lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk to reduce overall calorie content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg