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Chicken and Cornbread Stuffing

This recipe captures all the flavors of a traditional holiday meal, but it’s simple enough to enjoy any night of the week. Tender chicken, savory cornbread, and perfectly seasoned vegetables all come together in a creamy, satisfying bake.
Course: Dinner, Holiday, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9- inch skillet of prepared cornbread crumbled
  • 3 slices white bread torn into small pieces
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • ¾ cup chopped celery
  • 6 large eggs
  • teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 –6 cups chicken broth divided
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 lbs chicken pieces bone-in and skin-on

Method
 

Cook the chicken:
  1. Place the chicken pieces in a large pot and season with salt and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, about 25–30 minutes. Remove the chicken, shred the meat, and discard the bones and skin. Reserve the cooking broth for later use.
Prepare the eggs:
  1. Place the eggs, onion, and celery in a pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, peel the eggs, and chop them finely.
Preheat the oven:
  1. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Combine the bread:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, crumble the prepared cornbread and add the torn white bread pieces. Pour 4 cups of the reserved chicken broth over the bread and gently mix until moistened.
Add the other ingredients:
  1. Stir in the poultry seasoning, dried sage, salt, pepper, chopped onion and celery, chopped eggs, shredded chicken, and the cream of chicken soup. Mix well. If the mixture seems too dry, gradually add more chicken broth until it reaches a moist, but not soggy, consistency.
Bake the casserole:
  1. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the stuffing is heated through.
Serve:
  1. Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving to let it set.
  2. Enjoy! This comforting chicken and cornbread stuffing is perfect as a side or a hearty main dish.
  3. Enjoy!