DEAN'S CROCKPOT CHICKEN & DRESSING

Dean's Crockpot Chicken & Dressing image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

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1 medium red & green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3-4 ribs of celery, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp cooking oil plus 2 tablespoons butter
1 tsp each salt & black pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp granulated garlic powder
1 Tbsp sage
1 tsp poultry seasoning (more if desired)
8-10 slice white or wheat bread, toasted & cubed
1 recipe for mama's buttermilk corn bread (9 x 13 panbroken into small pieces
2 can(s) cream of chicken soup
1 can(s) cream of celery soup
4 c chicken broth from cooked chicken, more if needed
4 large eggs
5 large chicken breast, or 1 whole fryer seasoned with salt, pepper & garlic powder, boiled, deboned and cut into large pieces
2 bay leaves, dried

Steps:

1. In a large pot add the seasoned chicken, and 2 bay leaves & cover with water, and cook on low till tender. Save liquid to use as chicken broth. Here is the link for Mama's Buttermilk Corn Bread https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/savory-bread/mamas-buttermilk-corn-bread.html?p=1
2. Saute the celery, onions, bell peppers in a large skillet with the cooking oil & 2 tablespoons butter, till tender & transparent, add the salt pepper & garlic powder. Set aside till needed.
3. In a large bowl add the broken corn bread, toasted bread cubes, then sprinkle with the poultry seasoning & sage. Add the sauteed vegetable mixture, melted butter, and stir till well mixed.
4. In a medium size bowl, add the soups, eggs and broth and whisk till well mixed, then pour over the bread mixture. Stir to combine throurgly. Spray the inside liner of a large crockpot(about 6 Quart size) with cooking spray, then pour dressing into liner, and cook on high for 30 minutes. then lower heat to LOW AND COOK FOR 3 HOURS, THEN REMOVE LID AND ADD CUT UP deboned chicken pieces, being sure to bury chicken into dressing mixture so it doesn't dry out. Cook for 1 additional hour on Low HEAT.
5. Note you can also bake in a large casserole dish , butter or spray casserole dish with non stick cooking spray, add dressing and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to an hour. Hope you enjoy. Don't forget the cranberry sauce.