Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken & Dressing recipe is a comforting Southern classic combining shredded rotisserie chicken with cornbread, hearty bread, aromatic herbs, and creamy soups. Slow cooked to perfection, it serves as a perfect side or main dish for family meals and holiday gatherings with tender, flavorful dressing.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 whole rotisserie chicken (meat shredded, skin and bones discarded)
10 cups crumbled cornbread
8 slices day old bread, torn into large pieces
1½ cups onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
4 tsp dried sage
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
4 large eggs
2 (14.5-oz) cans chicken broth
2 (10.5-oz) cans Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Mushroom Soup

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Instructions

Prepare the base mixture: In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, day old bread pieces, chopped onion, chopped celery, dried sage, dried thyme, kosher salt, black pepper, eggs, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Add the shredded chicken: Stir in the shredded meat from the rotisserie chicken, discarding the skin and bones before mixing to evenly distribute the chicken throughout the dressing mixture.
Transfer to slow cooker: Pour the entire mixture into the slow cooker, spreading it out evenly to promote uniform cooking.
Cook the dressing: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat setting for 4 to 5 hours, or alternatively on HIGH for about 3 hours, until the dressing is cooked through and set. The slow cooking allows the flavors to meld and the dressing to achieve a moist, tender texture.

Notes

Using day-old bread and cornbread helps the dressing hold its structure without becoming too mushy.
Adjust the salt according to the sodium content of the broths and soups used.
You can add additional herbs like parsley or rosemary for a different flavor profile.
For a dairy-free version, substitute the cream soups with dairy-free alternatives and verify broth choice.
Ensure the slow cooker lid fits tightly to prevent moisture loss during cooking.