Classic Southern Cornbread Stuffing with Chicken
Classic Southern Cornbread Stuffing with Chicken is rich and comforting, with moist, crumbled cornbread soaking up savory broth and creamy soup for a tender, cohesive bake. Shredded chicken adds heartiness, while onion, celery, and gentle poultry seasoning bring familiar holiday warmth. Serve it alongside roasted turkey or as a stand-alone casserole for family gatherings and festive dinners.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Southern Cornbread Stuffing with Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and celery; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, combine the crumbled cornbread and the white bread pieces in a large bowl.
- 4
Add the cooked onions and celery to the bread mixture. Mix in the shredded chicken, 4 cups chicken broth, condensed soup, eggs, poultry seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder. Mash with a potato masher until the mixture reaches a gelatin-like consistency. Add up to 2 more cups of broth to reach the desired consistency. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the dressing is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 225.61 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 14.36 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 22.28 g 8%
- Total Fat 8.72 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.68 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 113.71 mg High 38%
- Sodium 609.02 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.17 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 66.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.1 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 153.14 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 55.46 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 1.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Southern Cornbread Stuffing with Chicken is a Soul Food side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 18, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 225.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Southern Cornbread Stuffing with Chicken?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic Southern Cornbread Stuffing with Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Southern Cornbread Stuffing with Chicken?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 225.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Southern Cornbread Stuffing with Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic Southern Cornbread Stuffing with Chicken healthy?
- Classic Southern Cornbread Stuffing with Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 225.61 calories and 14.36 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 609.02 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.68 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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