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Cornbread and chicken dressing

Paula Deen's Chicken And Dressing Recipe

Paula Deen's chicken and dressing is a delicious combination of shredded chicken and crumbled cornbread and biscuits. It has a crispy outer layer with soft chicken and veggies inside. It's a perfect Thanksgiving casserole dish spiced up with an aromatic seasoning mixture. It can be enjoyed as a side dish with turkey or chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Resting Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 4659 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Spoon
  • Pot
  • Baking Dish/ Casserole
  • Sieve

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Whole chicken
  • 2 stalks Celery (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 2 Carrots (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 Onion (quartered)
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 12 ounces Buttermilk Cornbread Mix (baked)
  • 6 Frozen Buttermilk Biscuits (baked)
  • 2.5 cup Onions (chopped)
  • 2.5 cup Celery (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
  • 2 Eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Poultry Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Sage (rubbed)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a large stockpot containing water, adds chicken, celery, onions, parsley, black peppercorns and bay leaves. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer for about 45 minutes. Remove this pot from the heat and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it. Strain the chicken broth and reserve two cups of the chicken broth for this recipe. Add butter to a skillet and add chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic to it cook for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add crumbled buttermilk cornbread and biscuits to a large bowl. Add poultry seasoning, dried thyme, sage, shredded chicken, and cooked vegetables. Add egg and chicken broth to the mixture. Stir them together to combine.
  • Transfer this mixture to a greased baking dish (or casserole) and bake it for about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 4659kcal | Carbohydrates: 347g | Protein: 198g | Fat: 277g | Cholesterol: 1338mg | Sodium: 7742mg | Fiber: 31g | Sugar: 94g
Keyword American cuisine, Chicken, Paula Deen's chicken and dressing
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