Chicken with Dressing
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 135 min
Total: 165 min
Serves: 8
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Chicken meets a delightful dressing crafted from crusty bread crumbs, aromatic sage, and a velvety gravy that brings everything together in a warm embrace. This dish is a true celebration of comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or cozy Sunday dinners. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the dressing, complemented by the rich, savory flavors that make everyone feel at home. It’s a hearty meal that not only nourishes the body but also warms the heart, making it a favorite for all ages.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 Lb Chicken
- 1 Stalk Celery
- 1 - Onion - Sliced
- 1 - Salt
- 3 or 4 - Peppercorns
- 1 1/2 qts Dry Bread Crumbs (or Cubes)
- 1/2 Tsp Sage
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Cup Onion - Minced
- 1/3 Cup Butter (or Drippings)
- 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 4 - Egg Yolk - Beaten
Directions
Directions
- Simmer chicken, celery, sliced onion, 1 tablespoon salt and peppercorns in water to almost cover for about 2 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken from broth; cool.
- Remove chicken from bones in large pieces; arrange in 2-quart casserole.
- Strain broth; cool.
- Remove fat.
- Combine bread crumbs, sage, half the pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Brown minced onion in butter; add to bread mixture.
- Spread over chicken.
- Melt 1/2 cup chicken fat in heavy skillet.
- Add flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and remaining pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth.
- Blend in 4 cups chicken broth; cook until smooth, stirring constantly.
- Mix some of the hot gravy with egg yolks; stir back into remaining gravy.
- Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently; pour over dressing.
- Bake in 375-degree oven for 35 minutes or until gravy is set and top is golden brown.
Nutrition
Per serving · 8 servingsCalories
450
Fat
25 g
Saturated fat
15 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Sugar
2 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
20 g
Sodium
800 mg
Cholesterol
150 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 Lb Chicken
- 1 Stalk Celery
- 1 - Onion - Sliced
- 1 - Salt
- 3 or 4 - Peppercorns
- 1 1/2 qts Dry Bread Crumbs (or Cubes)
- 1/2 Tsp Sage
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Cup Onion - Minced
- 1/3 Cup Butter (or Drippings)
- 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 4 - Egg Yolk - Beaten
