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Chicken And Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Chicken And Cornbread Dressing Recipe

This chicken and cornbread dressing recipe is a classic comfort food packed with savory flavors and a soft, buttery texture. It combines tender chicken, crumbled cornbread, and aromatic seasonings baked to golden perfection. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or cozy weekend meals. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and super satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked chicken shredded – 2 cups
  • Cornbread crumbled – 3 cups
  • Onion diced – 1 medium
  • Celery chopped – 2 stalks
  • Butter – 4 tablespoons
  • Chicken broth – 1½ cups
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Poultry seasoning – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • Fresh parsley optional – 1 tablespoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Melt butter in a skillet and cook onion and celery until soft.
  3. In a large bowl combine crumbled cornbread and shredded chicken.
  4. Add cooked vegetables to the bowl and mix gently.
  5. Stir in garlic powder, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Pour in chicken broth slowly and mix until moist but not soggy.
  7. Add eggs and mix until well combined.
  8. Grease a baking dish and spread the mixture evenly.
  9. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden on top.
  10. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Slightly dry cornbread works best for texture.
Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quicker and easier.
Add a little extra broth if the mixture looks too dry.
You can add cooked sausage for extra flavor.
Leftovers taste even better the next day.
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