MY FAVORITE BAKED CHICKEN WITH CORNBREAD DRESSING

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I have been making this chicken and dressing recipe for years for my family and friends.

Provided by Shirley Makekau

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1 5 to 7 lb roasting chicken
2 bay leaves
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
for the dressing
4 c crumbled cornbread
1 c day old bread or biscuits
1/2 c sliced mushrooms
1/2 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp dried thyme
4 Tbsp butter or margerine, melted
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 1/2 c chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. FOR THE CHICKEN:
  • 2. Combine the salt,pepper,sage, garlic powder, and thyme and rub the seasonings inside the chicken and on the skin. Put the chicken in a large, heavy pot. Add the bay leaves, celery and onions and enough water to cover. Bring the ingredients to a boil, then reduce the heat. , cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
  • 3. Remove the chicken from the broth and set on a greased baking sheet. Strain the broth through a sieve, reserving 2 1/2 cups of the broth and separately reserving the veggies to use in the dressing. Discard the bay leaves.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and place the chicken in a shallow roasting pan.
  • 5. FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 6. To prepare the dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients, except the broth, in a baking pan. Add the celery and onions that were simmered with the chicken, then add the broth and mix until the dressing is moist but not soupy, with the consistency of mush.
  • 7. Bake the chicken and the dressing, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and the dressing is firm but still moist.
  • 8. serve the chicken in the center of a platter, surrounded by dressing and garnished with Parsley

kingdolphinyeeter 666
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This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the dressing was bland and flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe.


Tryingsquirrel 4
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the dressing was so moist and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Abam Clarckson
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This dish was a big hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the dressing was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Margarita Batz
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Delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the dressing was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jason Romo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the dressing was so moist and flavorful.


Murtaza jan
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The chicken came out perfectly cooked and the dressing was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jordan Cleinman
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This dish was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the dressing was moist and savory. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shab offi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the dressing was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Saif Alhujran
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the dressing was moist and flavorful.


Lily Parrish
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dressing was so moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


SP Media
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I'm not usually a fan of cornbread dressing, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and it perfectly complemented the chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.


Caleb Maynard
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This is my go-to recipe for baked chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use my favorite cornbread dressing mix to make it even easier.


Sadooro khan
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the dressing was so moist and flavorful.


Dayaram Mahato
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This baked chicken and cornbread dressing was a hit at our dinner table! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the dressing was moist and savory. I especially loved the crispy cornbread crumb topping.