Description
This Chicken and Dressing Casserole is the perfect comfort food. A Southern classic, it combines moist shredded chicken, crumbled cornbread dressing, and a creamy, savory sauce baked to golden perfection. Whether you’re making it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish is easy to prepare and full of rich flavor. Serve it with your favorite sides for a heartwarming meal.
Ingredients
Casserole Base
Cooked Chicken – 3 cups, shredded
Cornbread – 4 cups, crumbled (homemade or store-bought)
Chicken Broth – 2 cups
Onion – 1 medium, chopped
Celery – 2 stalks, chopped
Butter – ½ cup
Eggs – 2, beaten
Cream of Chicken Soup – 1 can (10.5 oz)
Sage – 1 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper – to taste
Optional Add-Ins
Mushrooms – for an earthy depth of flavor
Chopped Pecans – for added crunch
Shredded Cheese – cheddar or Parmesan for extra richness
Cranberries – for a sweet and savory balance
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Cook and shred the chicken if not using rotisserie chicken
Crumble cornbread and let it dry slightly for better texture
Finely chop the onion and celery
Step 2: Preheat the Oven
Set the oven to 350°F (175°C)
Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables
Melt ½ cup butter in a skillet over medium heat
Add chopped onion and celery and sauté until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes)
Step 4: Mix the Dressing
In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, sautéed onion and celery, shredded chicken, sage, salt, and pepper
Stir in cream of chicken soup, beaten eggs, and chicken broth
Mix until well combined, ensuring the mixture is moist but not overly wet
Step 5: Assemble the Casserole
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the mixture evenly
Step 6: Bake
Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes until the top is golden brown
For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes
Step 7: Rest and Serve
Let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle
Notes
Use day-old cornbread for the best texture
If the casserole is too dry, drizzle with extra warm chicken broth after baking
For extra flavor, add a dash of poultry seasoning or thyme
If preparing in advance, assemble the casserole and refrigerate overnight before baking
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cornbread and cream of chicken soup
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Southern Chicken Casserole, Holiday Dressing, Thanksgiving Casserole, Comfort Food