Best 9 Dressing For Chicken Recipes

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Cooking a delicious and flavorful dressing for chicken can enhance the overall taste and texture of your dish. Whether you prefer a tangy, creamy, or herby dressing, there are countless variations to choose from, each offering a unique taste experience. With the right ingredients and cooking techniques, you can create a dressing that perfectly complements your chicken, whether it's grilled, roasted, or pan-fried. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the best dressing recipe for your chicken dish, considering factors such as the type of chicken, the cooking method, and your personal taste preferences. So, get ready to discover a world of flavors and find the perfect dressing recipe to make your chicken dish truly unforgettable!

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CHICKEN DRESSING



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This recipe came from my Grandmother and is a family tradition--a great dish which is eaten instead of stuffing here in the South.

Provided by Amanda Rader

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups chicken broth, divided
4 cups crumbled cornbread
5 biscuits, crumbled
½ cup margarine, melted
½ cup chopped celery
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  • In a large bowl combine the crumbled cornbread and biscuits. Pour in 3 cups of boiling broth; cover and let stand.
  • Meanwhile, heat margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute celery and onions until tender. Stir into cornbread mixture.
  • To the cornbread mixture add the remaining broth, eggs, sage and black pepper. Pour into a large iron skillet or roasting pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until set and well browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 118.6 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1949.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CHICKEN AND DRESSING



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Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (4 1/2-pound) whole chicken, giblets removed and discarded
2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, quartered
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
2 (6-ounce) packages buttermilk cornbread mix, baked according to package directions
6 frozen buttermilk biscuits, baked according to package directions
1/2 cup butter
2 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, bring chicken, next 7 ingredients, and water to cover to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from heat, and let stand for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from broth, and set aside until cool enough to handle. Shred meat, discarding skin and bones. Reserve 2 cups shredded chicken, and set aside remaining chicken for another use. Strain broth through a wire mesh sieve, discarding solids. Reserve 5 cups broth, and set aside remaining broth for another use. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, crumble baked cornbread and biscuits. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion, chopped celery, and garlic, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until very tender. To cornbread mixture, add poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, cooked vegetables, and reserved 2 cups chicken, stirring until well combined. Add eggs, stirring until combined. Gradually add reserved 5 cups chicken broth, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until center is set. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN AND DRESSING DISH



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I've always enjoyed trying new recipes, and now that our children are grown, I have more time to do just that!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, lightly beaten, or 1/2 cup egg substitute
1 package (12 ounces) unseasoned stuffing cubes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken or mushroom soup, undiluted
1/3 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender; remove from the heat. Stir in the broth, seasonings and eggs. Add bread cubes and parsley; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken. Combine soup and water; spoon over chicken. Let stand for 10 minutes. , Cover and bake at 350° for 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 13g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CHICKEN & DRESSING



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Such a simple casserole that is very filling and delicious. A friend gave me this recipe when I needed something easy to cook for a family dinner. I've since made it several times and always receive compliments. This recipe is also easy to double, or even triple, for large families.

Provided by Soup Fly

Categories     Healthy

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (6 ounce) box chicken flavor stuffing mix
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 can cream of chicken soup or 1 can cream of mushroom soup
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown chicken in skillet.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool a bit.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare stuffing mix as directed on box.
  • Stir soup into prepared stuffing.
  • Pull chicken apart into bite-size pieces.
  • Mix chicken evenly into soup and stuffing mixture.
  • Spread mixture into greased 9"x11" pan.
  • Top with cheese if desired.
  • (I usually do not do this, but its a personal preference.) Bake until top is slightly browned or cheese is melted.
  • (Approx 15 minutes).

FLO'S CHICKEN AND DRESSING



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 whole chicken (about 5 pounds) rinsed, innards removed and patted dry
2 medium onions, quartered
4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme
Water, to cover
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 cups cornbread cubes
2 cups white bread cubes
2 tablespoons ground sage
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus extra for garnish
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the stock: In a large stock pot, combine the chicken, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, thyme and water. Season heavily with salt. Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the chicken is tender. Remove the pan from the heat and cool the chicken completely in the cooking liquid. Remove the chicken and strain the liquid, set aside. Remove the skin, fat and bones from the chicken. Medium dice the chicken meat and set aside.
  • For the dressing: In a saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, or until wilted. Add the garlic and continue to saute for 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl. Add the bread cubes, sage, parsley, and egg. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Add the diced chicken meat. Stir in enough of the stock, so the mixture is very wet, about 3 to 4 cups. Allow the dressing to sit for 30 minutes. **Add more of the stock if needed. The mixture should still be very wet after it has set. Butter a deep casserole baking dish and pour in the mixture. Bake for about 1 hour, or until bubbly and golden brown. Spoon onto serving plates and garnish with parsley.

SAGE DRESSING FOR CHICKEN



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My family just loves this chicken stuffed with delicious sage dressing. They always ask for seconds.-Bobbie Talbott, Veneta, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups unseasoned dry bread cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 tablespoon rubbed dried sage
1 egg, beaten
1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken broth
1 roasting chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
Melted butter, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, onion, parsley, sage and the egg. Add enough broth until stuffing is moistened and holds together. Stuff loosely into chicken. Fasten with skewers to close. Place with breast side up on a shallow rack in roasting pan. Brush with butter if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until juices run clear. Baste several times with pan juices or butter. Prepare gravy if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 42g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND DRESSING CASSEROLE



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I got this recipe from a friend, and my whole family loves it - not to mention how easy it is to make! Note: If you wish, you can just boil 4 or 5 boneless chicken breasts instead of using a whole chicken.

Provided by Sara Wahnsiedler Perry

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (4 pound) whole chicken, deboned and cut into bite size pieces
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 (6 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
2 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine the butter or margarine, sage and stuffing mix. Mix together and spread this mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread cooked chicken over mixture. In the same bowl combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup and water. Mix well and pour this mixture over the chicken.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 968.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 274 mg, Fat 65.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 61.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.8 g, Sodium 1298.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN AND DRESSING



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Progresso™ chicken broth provides a simple addition to this hearty dish that's baked using chicken, cornbread and white bread. A classic casserole recipe that's perfect for your family dinner menu.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 deli rotisserie chicken (2 lb), skinned, boned and shredded (about 4 cups)
6 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
8 slices (1 oz each) firm white bread, torn
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 stalks celery, chopped
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons ground sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400° F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together all ingredients except butter. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Dot evenly with butter.
  • Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1720 mg

RUSSIAN DRESSING CHICKEN



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So easy and really delicious--a family staple! The sweetness of Russian dressing and apricot jam are offset by the salty onion soup mix. Chicken is tender and juicy every time.

Provided by LexingtonMom

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h22m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 -3 lbs chicken thighs or 2 -3 lbs cut-up whole chickens
salt, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
4 ounces Russian salad dressing
4 1/2 ounces apricot jam
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Coat 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Lay chicken pieces in dish and sprinkle well with salt and garlic powder.
  • In bowl, mix together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
  • Bake covered for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.4, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 145.6, Sodium 992.2, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 19.4, Protein 48.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs and spices: Fresh herbs and spices impart a brighter, more vibrant flavor than dried ones. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use about 1/3 of the amount called for in the recipe.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to dressing for chicken. Feel free to mix and match different ingredients until you find a combination that you love.
  • Make a big batch: Many dressings can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later use. This is a great way to save time during busy weeknights.
  • Use a variety of textures: A combination of smooth and crunchy textures can add interest to your dressing. For example, you could add some chopped nuts or crumbled bacon to a creamy dressing.
  • Balance the flavors: When creating a dressing, it's important to balance the flavors. You don't want one flavor to overpower the others. If you're using a strong-flavored ingredient, like lemon or vinegar, be sure to balance it out with something sweet, like honey or sugar.

Conclusion:

With so many delicious dressing recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect one to complement your next chicken dish. Whether you prefer a creamy, tangy, or herbaceous dressing, there's a recipe here that will suit your taste. So get creative and experiment until you find a dressing that you love.

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