Cornbread Dressing with Chicken
This small-batch cornbread dressing is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a small holiday gathering. With buttery cornbread, tender chicken, and a rich, savory flavor, this dish is easy to make and packed with classic Southern goodness.
Servings: 6
Calories: 1026kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken cooked, shredded
- 6 cups cornbread crumbled
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 4 stalks celery diced
- ¼ cup butter plus more to butter the pan
- 10 ounces cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken or cream of celery)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground sage or poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Out Grilling Sweet BBQ Rub or seasoning salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Crumble the baked cornbread into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium- high heat.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery, cook, stirring often until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, and beaten egg to the skillet with the cooked vegetables.
- Mix until everything is well combined.
- Pour the skillet mixture over the crumbled cornbread in the mixing bowl.
- Stir in the granulated garlic, sage, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Butter a 9×9-inch casserole dish and spread the dressing mixture evenly into the pan.
- Top with the shredded chicken and sprinkle with dry rub for extra flavor.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and set.
- Let the dressing rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating – Warm in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or microwave individual portions until heated through.
- Make Ahead – You can prepare the dressing up to a day ahead, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 1026kcal | Carbohydrates: 137g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 3193mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1491IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 6mg
