Description
This classic Southern casserole combines crumbly cornbread, tender chicken, and savory herbs baked until golden. It makes a warm, comforting dish perfect for Thanksgiving or family dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and celery until soft and fragrant.
3. In a large bowl, crumble cooled cornbread and add shredded chicken.
4. Stir in sautéed vegetables, poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and pepper.
5. Whisk together chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and beaten eggs, then fold into the cornbread mixture until evenly coated.
6. Transfer mixture to the prepared dish and drizzle additional melted butter over the top.
7. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until golden and set in the center.
8. Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving, then slice and enjoy with gravy or sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: casserole
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: cornbread chicken casserole, southern chicken dressing, chicken and dressing casserole, thanksgiving casserole, comfort food