Thanks for joining me for this week’s edition of Crock Pot Wednesday. Be sure to sign up with Mister Linky below. (Now Closed)
Being the true Southern girl that I am, I love chicken and dressing. It is, of course, dressing — not stuffing. My Nonnie always made the absolute best chicken and dressing. It was a community favorite. I liked it warm or cold — didn’t matter. She never had a recipe to my knowledge.
The next best chicken and dressing maker would have to be my Aunt Sue, the youngest of Nonnie’s daughters. Hers was always the star attraction at family gatherings, especially at Deer Camp Sunday. (That would be the Sunday preceding the opening day of deer season around here.) In fact, she would make at least two batches so there would be enough to go around. Her batches were probably about the size of a #2 washtub!
My sister, Becky, does a decent dressing as well. Not quite as good as Aunt Sue’s. That may just be my imagination, however. She’ll probably kill me for saying that! (Perhaps you shouldn’t tell her that I said that.) The talent of making dressing never fell to me unfortunately. As much as I like to cook, go figure! I never really tried very hard knowing full well that I could usually get my craving fixed by making sure to end up with Aunt Sue’s leftovers.
That all changed not too long ago when I discovered this slow cooker version. Each year at my school prior to Christmas break, the teachers potluck together for several days with what we call “Merry, Merry Munchies.” We have some great cooks there, so none of us goes hungry!
Mrs. Parker’s contribution that year was this delicious Crock Pot Chicken and Dressing that was so tasty I almost missed out on it entirely because those closest to the teacher’s lounge got theirs first. (You don’t get much farther away than my classroom. That’s normally a good thing, I suppose.) I did manage to scrape the bottom of the crock and decided that this was the solution to my dressing impairment.
Here’s her recipe with a few of my minor changes:
Ingredients
- 1 8-inch pan of prepared cornbread
- 8 slices white bread, dried in oven
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons ground sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 32-ounce container unsalted chicken stock
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 10.5-ounce cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- cooked chicken, as desired
- Butter
Instructions
- Butter the inside of a 5 or 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a very large bowl, crumble cornbread with white bread.
- Stir in salt, pepper, sage, celery and onion; mix well.
- Add in chicken stock (or broth), beaten eggs and cream of chicken soup. Stir together well.
- Finally, stir in hard-boiled eggs and cooked chicken.
- Place slices of butter on top as desired.
- Cook 2-3 hours on HIGH or 4-5 hours on LOW.
- Fluff with a fork; let rest 15 minutes before serving.
You will need to check this for the desired consistency. You can add more broth if needed. Stir about half way through the cooking time so that the outside edges do not overcook. (Remember to turn the crock in order to avoid those hot spots.)I leave the chicken in good size pieces because Hubby likes it better that way.
Before closing, I just have to tell you about this great birthday giveaway that Jan is hosting over at The Polka Dot Barn. You will certainly want to go wish her a Happy Birthday and check out what she’s got all wrapped up just waiting for you. (CLOSED)
I’m anxious to see what you have to say. A special thanks to those of you who have chosen to follow my rambling on this blog. I feel very humbled by your consideration.
Linked to: Tasty Tuesday , Tempt My Tummy Tuesday and Tuesdays at the Table.
After reading all of these delicious recipes you’ve been posting, I may just have to break down and buy another crock pot one of these days.
My mother is always the dressing maker for our big family Thanksgiving dinner in Camden–usually attended by about 75 folks. She doesn’t use a recipe either.
I do not cook much anymore, but your suggestions and recipes make me hungry. This really easy and good. Thanks fro sharing and leaving me a nice comment.
Hi Darnol, Your recipe for stuffing sounds awesome. I am going to try it in my crock pot this fall. I will try to join in on Weds. I also join in on Outdoor Weds. I LOVE crock pot cooking.
Hugs…Jeanne
I do own a crock pot but don’t know of one single meal I have cooked in it. Every time I read a good recipe like this I think…I’m going to do it! And then I don’t. I need to be like that little engine that could…I think I can, I think I can…
I am taking MIL to get groceries tomorrow and I will make a list and see what happens. Wish me luck 😉
What an interesting recipe. I’m amazed at how much liquid is used, but I’m guessing it’s all absorbed. This is a recipe that can make life much easier.
I don´t own a crock pot :S, but your recipe sounds yummy!
Debbie this looks great. I’ve never done crock pot dressing. I hope to contribute to Crock Pot Wednesday soon.
This looks delicious! 🙂 My husband loves meals like this. I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing! Visiting from Jen’s party today. 🙂
Debbie, this sounds yummy! I will definitely be trying it soon.
Jane
Help! What am I supposed to do? Make a crock pot recipe and post it? Sounds like fun…I might not be able to tomorrow but definitely this fall and winter when things quiet down.
I have a chicken and dressing recipe for the slow cooker that my family loves, I should post it. But its lots of work!
Sounds amazing! xoxo
Thanks for your “enticing” post about my giftaway! LOL I’m so glad you entered because now I’ve found your blog like you found my blog…
however, i think i pushed the wrong thingy. I did the widget thing and now my name is on the list under you post. Do I now post a recipe? What kind? When? HELP!!!
Your chicken and dressing recipe is one that I will be making.
Question: My crockpot is a large 5 or 6 quart one – can I double the recipe and have it turn out?
And, what did you mean about tipping the crockpot at the end to brown the top?
I’m fixin’ to be 56 and have 2 brain cells left.
Now that you know that then you understand my stupid questions. LOL
I’m going to follow your blog. And, I can’t tell from your entry for my giftaway if you are following me on my blog, on fb, etc. you simply mentioned posting about the giftaway on your blog, but you said “I think i’ve done it all…” If you are doing more than posting on your blog, go back to my giftaway and enter again with the rest of the information i need:)
So glad we found each other, Jan
First of all opps, my recipe isn’t for the crock-pot sorry. Second your recipe sounds GREAT!!! I just took out my crock pot last weekend. I really need to start using it again. It’s been a long time since I cooked in it. All the recipes for the crock pot sound so easy and yummy. THANKS!!! Geri
Sounds good. Thanks for linking to TMTT.
That sounds wonderful! I’ve tried a crockpot chicken & stuffing (yes, stuffing, LOL) dinner a couple of different ways, but all involved boxed stuffing. This looks SO much better! 🙂
Hi there, thanks for the invite. I don’t do much in the crockpot so I won’t be able to post often here, but I’ll keep your button for when I do something and I’ll come and share then 🙂
I would be scraping the bottom of the crock for this one, too…mmmm.
I am saving this to my favs! I love dressing and hate having to wait till Thanksgiving and Christmas to make it! Now I dont have to 🙂 Thanks!
Great recipe. Thanks for inviting me to join. I’m happy to be taking part this week!
Christi
Very cool! Thanks for the invite. I’ll be pulling out my crock pot as soon as this heat breaks. Or sooner, I love my crock pot! Thanks again.
Since chicken and dressing is one of my favorites I will definitely have to try this one. I love the dressing especially. I will have to participate soon. Jackie
Hi Debbie! Thanks for stopping by:) Thursdays is normally crockpot day in our home, I’m excited to share some of my recipes! This recipe looks fabulous, can’t wait to try it!
Cara
Thanks for inviting me to join in, Debbie! 🙂
Kelly
Probably won’t get to a LR game this year, but we will be in Fayetteville for the Georgia game. My daughter-in-law’s sister pledged Kappa. I’m so excited for her. They are from Harrison. DIL went to Wheaton, so she was not in a sorority. Mom was a Zeta at UofA.
Oh I need to locate the slow cooker and some recipes after reading this. Sure sounds good.
Happy Twirls
I’ve been looking for some good crock pot recipes! I linked up my recipe this week. I think a few alterations can be made to it to make it a warm salad that is cooked in a crock pot instead of boiled/simmered on the stovetop. 🙂
That looks good! I was just thinking about making dressing soon, but I hadn’t thought about making it in the slow cooker. Thanks for sharing!
You have a great idea here – crock pot recipes are perfect for fall – I will be linking up to you next Tuesday! Thanks for stopping by!
Courtney
A wonderful recipe that makes my mouth water! Thanks for sharing with us. 🙂
Thanks for the invitation! And I’ll be sure to stop by next week with (hopefully) a new recipe to share!
Yum! This sounds delish!
Debbie, this chicken and dressing recipe looks great. I’ve never thought of making it in a crock pot but will definitely try this! I grew up in the South and I totally agree with you about the fact that it’s “dressing”, not “stuffing”. LOL
Elaine
Ooooo, for me it’s generally stuffing, but in this instance I’ll go with dressing. It looks great. I may have to make this one as soon as fall really hits!
Hi And thanks for hosting this event. Mine is not a crock pot recipe but I haven’t found a way to make a cheesecake in a crock pot!
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
I need to pull out my crockpot, several of these recipes sound delicious!!
I am a little confused though. Some of the recipes clearly aren’t crock pot recipes. Isn’t that a requirement? I’d love to join your linky party, but I don’t want to be a rule breaker. 🙂
Thank you so much for your visit and sweet comment.:o) There is simply few things as delicious as dressing!:o) Mother’s dressing, talking about good!:o) I do not think any of us girls has learned to make dressing the way Mama did, although my sister Debera has come pretty close.:o) Thank you for sharing your recipe! Dressing is mighty good!
Smiles…
Beverly
I am so gonna try your crock pot chicken and stuffung! Looks so good!
Sounds really tasty! I made a couple crock-pot meals this past weekend on my freezer meal cooking day. I’ll post the link after I post the recipes. 🙂
Have a great day!
The dressing sounds wonderful. I love to use the packages of seasoning mix. I still don’t have the linking thing down. I’m sorry I had to do it twice. Happy Thanksgiving, Doylene