Easy Chicken and Dressing Recipe for Beginners
Discover a simple and delicious chicken and dressing recipe for beginners. Perfect for family meals or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Whole chicken 3-4 lbs
- Cornbread day-old preferred
- White bread slices
- Chicken broth
- Eggs
- Yellow onions
- Celery stalks
- Fresh sage
- Poultry seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Foundation
- Season your whole chicken inside and out with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Truth be told, don't skip the cavity seasoning - it makes a world of difference in the final flavor profile.
Step 2: Create the Dressing Base
- Crumble day-old cornbread and bread into bite-sized pieces. Sauté diced onions and celery until translucent. The vegetables should be tender but not mushy - believe it or not, this texture contrast is crucial.
Step 3: Combine and Bind
- Mix crumbled bread with sautéed vegetables, beaten eggs, and enough warm broth to achieve a stuffing-like consistency. Squeezing the mixture should hold it together without making it mushy.
Step 4: Assembly Magic
- Place seasoned chicken on top of the dressing mixture in your roasting pan. Pour remaining broth around the sides. Cover tightly with foil.
Step 5: Low and Slow Cooking
- Roast at 325°F for 1 hour 45 minutes covered, then remove foil for final 30 minutes. Internal chicken temperature should reach 165°F.
Step 6: Rest and Serve
- Let the dish rest 10 minutes before carving. This allows juices to redistribute and dressing to set properly.
Notes
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (based on 6 servings):-
- Vitamin B12: 25% Daily Value
- Calories: 485
- Protein: 42g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg