BAKED CHICKEN & PLAIN DRESSING

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This recipe is for "picky eaters" like me. Even grown-ups seem to like it for a change. To make a more traditional dressing you may add sauteed onions, celery and hard boiled eggs before baking, Instead of cornbread mix, a homemade cornbread recipe may be used. Note: Chicken may be baked with 2-3 cups of water instead of boiled.

Provided by Gail Welch

Categories     Casseroles

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pkg cornbread mix-i prefer stone ground
2 eggs
1 1/3 c milk
2 tsp sage
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black or white pepper
1/4 tsp thyme
3-4 c chicken broth from boiled chicken, hen or canned
butter or cooking spray
BOILED CHICKEN-PREPARE THE DAY BEFORE & REFRIGERATE OVERNIGHT. BOIL IN AT LEAST A 3 QT SAUCEPAN OR DUTCHOVEN- UNTIL DONE ABOUT 1 1/2 HOURS-LEAVE WHOLE.
1 chicken-boiled whole; reserve broth
water-enough to cover completely; add more (water) as needed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
NOTE: THE NEXT DAY- REMOVE FROM REFRIG. & PLACE WHOLE COLD CHICKEN INTO BAKING DISH ON TOP OF DRESSING. ALSO, FOR CONVENIENCE, BAKE CORNBREAD THE DAY BEFORE, RECIPE MAY BE DOUBLED FOR DRESSING.

Steps:

  • 1. Bake cornbread- Mix according to directions with eggs and milk. Note: I use an iron skillet that has been greased and heated then sprinkle cornmeal over the bottom before adding prepared cornbread mixture and baking.
  • 2. Allow baked cornbread to cool. Break pieces into large bowl. Add spices and enough broth to moisten well. Reserving some broth to pour over chicken.
  • 3. Place dressing into a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish. Note: May use cooking spray in place of butter.
  • 4. Place (cooked) boiled whole chicken rubbed with salt, pepper and other spices as desired in the center of dressing. Pour broth over chicken making dressing a little soupy.
  • 5. Bake uncovered for about 45 minute @ 350 until chicken is browned and dressing is hot. May increase oven temperature to 400F during last 15 minutes.

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