Southern Style Chicken and Dressing
Chicken, cornbread, cream of mushroom soup, milk, eggs, onion, and butter all come together to make this a delicious pan of Cornbread Chicken and Dressing. This has been served in our house for over 30 years and I plan to serve it for 30 more.
Recipe Origin
Southern Style Chicken and Dressing was my mother in laws chicken and dressing recipe. She made this dressing every Thanksgiving and Christmas. She was known for her dressing and it was always fabulous. I have been eating this dressing for the past 32 years; my husband even longer.
After she passed, I took over and began to make her dressing. I use her recipe and always follow it step by step. It is not difficult at all and it always turns out to be a delicious pan of dressing.
This dressing is not your boxed dressing by any means. This dressing is made from scratch and it begins with homemade cornbread. If you prep everything the day before, you can prepare this dressing in no time.
Why Chicken and Dressing is Fabulous
Without a doubt, everyone loves this dressing, and they always go back for seconds. 🙂 It makes me wonder—why do I only cook this dressing during the holidays?? This dressing should be served on all special occasions—at least according to my husband. 🙂
Delicious– This dressing always shows up on the table during the holiday season. It’s rare for there to be any leftovers after dinner. But, of course, I have 32 people in my family! 🙂
Prep everything the day before– By prepping all of the ingredients early, it makes it fast and easy to pull together.
Feeds a crowd— This makes a large pan of dressing. This will easily feed a crowd for the holidays.
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Ingredients Needed for Cornbread Dressing with Chicken
Cornbread:
egg, cornmeal, buttermilk, oil
Dressing:
chicken, onion, butter, cream of mushroom soup, eggs, milk, cornbread, chicken broth.
How to Make Southern Style Chicken and Dressing from Scratch
For complete instructions, see the recipe card below.
- Prep all of the ingredients- bake the cornbread, boil/chop the chicken, chop the onion, reserve the broth. If you are doing this in advance, place in storage bags and refrigerate.
- Mix all ingredients.
- Bake.
This Southern Chicken and Dressing is the best recipe by far. I always make a huge dish during the holidays and there is never any left. Although, I usually serve it during Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s also great for Sunday dinners or any occasion.
What Type of Chicken Should I Use for Chicken and Dressing?
Any chicken will work for this recipe. I like to use a mix of chicken breast and chicken thighs. Feel free to use a whole chicken for this dressing. Boneless chicken works also and saves time from removing the meat from the bone. If you like, a rotisserie chicken will also do a nice job and will cut down on the cooking a bit.
Can I Prepare Cornbread Dressing in Advance?
Absolutely. The more you can prep in advance, the better. I like to prepare everything the day before and place it all together in the refrigerator. This makes the dressing super easy to grab, mix, and bake the next day.
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Tips for Making Southern Style Chicken and Dressing
*Prepare everything at least a day before baking the dressing. This includes cooking and chopping the chicken, baking and crumbling the cornbread, chopping the onion, pouring and refrigerating the broth.
*Use a rotisserie chicken to cut down on time. You will need a good broth for the dressing if you use a bought and cooked chicken.
*Store everything together in the refrigerator to make gathering ingredients fast and easy.
*Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in an airtight container. This will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer.
Can I Freeze Southern Style Chicken and Dressing?
Yes. Wrap any leftovers in plastic wrap and place in a zip-top bag. This will keep in the freezer for at least 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator. Place in a 350-degree oven and heat for about 20-30 minutes or until hot all the way through.
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Southern Style Chicken and Dressing
Ingredients
Cornbread
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup oil
Chicken and Dressing
- 1 package (about10) chicken thighs or 1 package of chicken breast (about 6) Boil, skin, debone, chop.
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 6 Eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- cornbread
- 2 quarts chicken broth
Instructions
Cornbread
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a cast iron skillet or baking pan with oil and place in the oven to heat. Meanwhile, mix up the cornbread batter. Beat egg in a medium bowl. Add cornmeal mix, buttermilk, and oil. Stir well. Pour batter into heated skillet and place back in the oven. Cook for about 25 minutes or until golden brown on the top. Remove from the oven and turn out onto a plate to cool. You will need to make 2 pans of cornbread. Set Aside.
Chicken and Dressing
- While the cornbread is baking, boil the chicken.
- Boil 1 package chicken thighs (about 10) or 1 package of chicken breast (about 6) until tender. Cool, skin, debone and chop. Save broth.
- Crumble cornbread in a large pan or bowl. I use 2 bowls because there is so much to mix up.
- Add: 1 large chopped onion, 1 stick melted butter, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 6 beaten eggs, 1 1/2 cups milk, chopped chicken. Pour enough broth to make the mixture thin. You don’t want it too soupy, but you do want it thin. I usually use close to 2 quarts.
- Salt and Pepper to taste.
- Pour into 1 or 2 casserole dishes and bake at 450 degrees until brown on top, about 45 min to 1 hour. If you are cooking this in one pan, it may take up to an hour. Just keep a check on it and when the top begins to brown remove from the oven and allow to sit about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Im looking forward to eating some chicken later. Thank you for sharing!!
Yummy! I think I never ate southern chicken! I definitely need to try this!
It seems easy to prepare and tasty!
Thank you
I love that this was passed down and you’re keeping the tradition alive. So sweet.
This sounds like the ultimate comfort food. That’s wonderful to use a family recipe that’s been passed down!
This definitely looks yummy and easy! Two important things in a household with a toddler😂. Thank you for sharing!
This sounds amazing! I LOVE cornbread, so this dressing is right up my alley. Thank you for sharing your late mother in law’s recipe with us!
You are so welcome!
This is very similar to my grandmother’s recipe (Alabama). I love southern dressing and I can’t wait to try out this recipe!!
I hope you are able to try this recipe this year. It is so good and I rarely have any left over.
This looks like a complete meal in itself! I’ll s\bet it makes great leftovers too!
Yes, leftovers are quite delicious!
I love that you kept your mom’s recipe and still make it; what a beautiful way to perpetuate a tradition! And yummy, too!:)))
My mouth is watering just thinking about making this and eating it next week.
I’m vegan but this recipe has been in my mind lately so much it looks so good. I must veganize it immediately. Thank you for the inspiration such a wonderful dish.
Delicious! Dressing is the best part of any meal.
As Paula would say “Put some South in your mouth!” This is how I felt eating this! Reminded me of my time spent in the south. So delicious and homey!
This cornbread dressing is delicious and so good with the chicken! Wow!
so sweet of you to share this recipe and honor your mom in law for sure she is proud of you, thanks for sharing this with us
Okay so let me just say that I tried southern dressing about 5 years ago for the very first time and what a treat it was. I never even knew that there was such a thing and just so everyone knows do not confuse it with stuffing they are two totally different dishes. This rendition is so delicious and great for the Thanksgiving dinner.
I love recipes that are passed down from loved ones. What a fantastic recipe. I absolutely love cornbread.
I am looking forward to making this recipe. I never dare as I never found a recipe that sounded delicious like the one here that you shared.
Thank you.
this Southern Style Chicken and Dressing was perfect to change up my chicken routine at home! flavour and would recommend
Super rich and comforting! Can’t wait to make again!
So perfect and reminds me of the recipe my Grandma in OK used to make!
My husband would flip for this, I’m going to try it this week!
Looks amazing. We’ve been looking for a new dressing for our holidays and this one looks perfect!
This is so comforting and delicious. I can’t get enough of it!
I’ve never tried anything like this but it sounds so good, can’t wait to try it!
Wonderful southern comfort food classic. This is perfectly done and just the right amount of moist
This was a huge hit at my house! Everyone really loved it!
This class southern style chicken and dressing is going on my Sunday supper rotation right now. I love that the prep is easy and that it feeds a crowd. Perfect for my family.
Everyone at my house loved it! A new favorite meal at my house!
This is the perfect southern dish. I had my family over this past weekend and tried this recipe. It was a hit!
What a fantastic recipe! My whole family loves the flavors, and I love the fact that I can make it ahead of time for holiday dinner. Another winner from Home at Cedar Springs Farm!
Love how rich and comforting this dish is! Perfect for the holidays!
This was delicious! It was my first time making dressing with cream of mushroom soup, and I’ll never go back!
This reminds me of a dish I grew up on..but never had with the cornbread topping. Game changer! Can’t wait to try.
I love when family recipes are passed down through the generations. Our parents and grandparents were great cooks long before we learned all the shortcuts!
I grew up in the south and then moved north before I was old enough to learn how to cook. I really miss southern food so much! I’m really looking forward to trying this!
This Southern chicken and dressing looks and sounds wonderful! Making this for my family ASAP!
Now this is my kind of comfort food! Served this for dinner and it was a hit all around the table; easily, a new family favorite recipe!
I’ve lived in the South my entire life and I can say that this chicken and dressing is Southern-approved! Yum!