Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
4 unit

chicken breast halves

skinless, boneless

16 ounce

dry corn bread mix

package

1 pound

day-old white bread

torn into small pieces

4 tbsp

margarine

melted

0.5 cup

onions

chopped

0.5 cup

celery

chopped

10.75 ounce

condensed cream of chicken soup

can

0.13 tsp

garlic powder

2 tsp

poultry seasoning

0.5 tsp

ground black pepper

6 unit

eggs

Step 1
~5 min

Place the chicken breast halves in a large saucepan with enough water to cover.

Step 2
~5 min

Bring to a boil and cook for 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.

Step 3
~5 min

Shred the cooked chicken and set aside.

Step 4
~5 min

Reserve 4 to 6 cups of the chicken broth.

Step 5
~5 min

Prepare an 8x8 inch pan of cornbread according to package directions.

Step 6
~5 min

Crumble the cooked cornbread into a large bowl.

Step 7
~5 min

Mix in the torn white bread.

Step 8
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 9
~5 min

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the margarine.

Step 10
~5 min

Stir in the chopped onions and celery and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 11
~5 min

Stir the cooked onions and celery into the bread mixture.

Step 12
~5 min

Mix in the shredded chicken, 4 cups of the reserved broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, pepper, and eggs.

Step 13
~5 min

Blend with a potato masher until the mixture is the consistency of gelatin.

Step 14
~5 min

Add more broth as needed to reach the desired consistency.

Step 15
~5 min

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 16
~5 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add sausage or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.

Use a combination of cornbread and biscuits for a different texture.

For a crispy top, broil for the last few minutes of baking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve alongside roasted turkey or chicken.

Accompany with cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Turkey
Green Bean Casserole
Cranberry Sauce

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

A staple dish at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Family Reunions

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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