Chicken and Sausage Stuffing is a hearty, savory dish perfect for holidays or as a comforting side for any meal. It combines tender bread cubes, flavorful sausage, aromatic vegetables, and roasted chicken for maximum flavor.
🍗 What It Is
- Bread cubes: Typically slightly stale or toasted for texture
- Sausage: Adds richness and seasoning
- Chicken: Cooked in or added to stuffing for extra flavor
- Aromatics: Onion, celery, garlic, and herbs like sage, thyme, and parsley
- Often baked until golden and slightly crisp on top
🍳 Classic Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cubed bread (day-old or lightly toasted)
- 300g sausage (Italian or breakfast, casing removed)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2–3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1–2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried sage, ½ tsp thyme, ½ tsp rosemary
- 2 tbsp butter
Steps:
- Cook sausage & aromatics
- In a skillet, cook sausage until browned.
- Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Combine stuffing
- In a large bowl, mix bread cubes, cooked sausage mixture, chicken, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually add chicken broth until bread is moist but not soggy.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Dot with butter.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until top is golden and crispy.
🔥 Tips for Perfect Stuffing
- Day-old bread: Absorbs liquid without becoming mushy
- Herbs: Fresh herbs elevate flavor, but dried work fine
- Optional add-ins: Cranberries, nuts, mushrooms, or apples for extra flavor and texture
- Crispy top: Bake uncovered for a crunchy top layer
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Classic holiday meal with roasted turkey or chicken
- Side for pork roast or beef dishes
- Great for meal prep: reheats well and flavor improves after a day
I can also give a creamy, extra-savory version with butter, chicken drippings, and a touch of cream that makes it taste like a restaurant-style stuffing.
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