CHICKEN 'N' DRESSING CASSEROLE

Chicken 'n' Dressing Casserole image

This casserole is a real favorite in our area and in my family, too. It's a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey, and so easy that even beginner cooks will have success making it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
DRESSING:
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes, crushed
2 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 egg, beaten
GRAVY:
1/4 cup butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

Place chicken in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the flour, broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken., In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in seasonings. Remove from the heat; add the stuffing cubes, cornbread, broth and egg. Mix well. Spoon over chicken mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°., For gravy, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken and dressing.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 850mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.