Chicken and Dressing

This chicken and dressing recipe is hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. It's made with rotisserie chicken tossed in a perfectly seasoned cornbread dressing. Lately, it's been one of my favorite weeknight dinner recipes, and I guarantee you'll love it too!

My Take On Chicken and Dressing

This chicken and dressing recipe knocks it out of the park in terms of convenience and flavor. I've literally been obsessed with making it, so if you're looking for an easy and delicious recipe, you're going to love this easy Southern cornbread dressing recipe!

It has a simple yet delicious blend of shredded rotisserie chicken, cornbread, celery, onion, and a handful of seasonings. All that's tossed together in a flavorful dressing and baked to a golden brown crisp. The balance of flavors from the sweet cornbread and savory chicken is incredible, and the combination of textures is out of this world too.

It's hard to tell what the highlight of the meal is. Is it the tender cornbread dressing, the juicy chicken, or the balance of seasonings? I'll let you be the judge!

Anyway, this chicken and dressing has been one of my go-to weeknight dinner recipes since it comes together so quickly but has a flavor everyone loves. It even doubles as a great holiday recipe! I usually serve it with these cheesy mashed potatoes, but this dressing chicken recipe goes well with so many dishes. 

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It doesn't take much to make. This Southern cornbread dressing can be made with minimal hands-on work. I love a recipe where you don't have to do any extensive steps, and this chicken and dressing fits the bill.

It's versatile. This recipe works equally well as a hearty side dish for dinner or as the main course. It's a recipe fit for any occasion!

A winning combination. It's hard to tell what the highlight of the meal is. Is it the tender cornbread dressing, the juicy chicken, or the effortless balance of seasonings? I'll let you be the judge!

Ingredients

Another thing I love about this recipe is it's made with some simple ingredients. I typically have over half of them on hand already, so hopefully, you will too.

Here's everything you'll need to make Southern chicken and dressing:

• 6-inch cornbread, coarsely ground
• ½ cup celery, chopped
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 slices white stale bread, coarsely ground
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 4 medium eggs
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 cup chicken stock or chicken broth
• 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded

If you're grabbing rotisserie chicken from the store, pick up some extra so you can make these rotisserie chicken enchiladas for your next dinner. It's one of my favorite rotisserie chicken recipes, so you'll definitely want to give it a try.

How To Make Chicken and Dressing

1. Prep work: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, and set it aside.

2. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, stale bread, salt, and pepper. Then add the eggs, butter, and chicken stock, and stir to combine. Stir in the shredded chicken and poultry seasoning for the best savory flavor.

3. Bake and serve: Transfer the cooked chicken and cornbread mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover the dish with foil. Bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Finally, serve warm and enjoy!

My Tips For Making The Best Recipe

• I've made this recipe with leftover chicken breasts, and it turned out great, so don't worry if you don't have a rotisserie chicken.
• Swap the chicken stock for condensed cream of chicken soup for a creamier, richer chicken and dressing recipe.
• Combine the ingredients right in the baking dish, so you have one less dish to wash.
• Swap store-bought cornbread for this homemade jalapeño cornbread. All you'll need is a box of cornbread mix, jalapeños, cheese, and common baking ingredients. I think it makes this recipe taste even better!

How I Recommend Storing Chicken and Dressing

In the fridge: Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container, wrap the baking dish in plastic wrap, or cover it with a lid. You can store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheating: I like to put leftover chicken and dressing in a greased casserole dish and bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until it's fully reheated. 

FAQS About This Chicken and Dressing Recipe

What is chicken and dressing made of?

Chicken and dressing is typically made up of cooked chicken, cornbread, creamy soup, milk, eggs, onion, seasonings, chicken broth, and butter.

How do you thicken runny chicken dressing?

Runny dressing can be fixed by adding more cornbread or stale bread or baking it for longer. If it's still runny, let the chicken and dressing rest for a few minutes before serving.

Can you freeze chicken and dressing?

Yes, you can freeze chicken and dressing. Allow the leftovers to cool completely, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container and freeze chicken and dressing for up to 4 months.

More Of My Favorite Southern-Inspired Recipes

• Rotisserie chicken noodle soup
• Rotisserie chicken casserole
• Chicken and mashed potatoes
• Meatloaf with stuffing
• Chicken stuffing bake
• Chicken and stuffing casserole
• Pioneer woman stuffing
• Tomato Gravy