How to Make Eva Claiborne's Hen and Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic Southern comfort food, Eva Claiborne's Hen and Dressing recipe is a surefire winner. This hearty and satisfying dish has been a staple on dinner tables in the South for generations, and for good reason – it's absolutely delicious.

What sets Eva Claiborne's recipe apart is the attention to detail and the use of simple, wholesome ingredients. The combination of tender hen and savory dressing creates a perfect harmony of flavors and textures that will have you co...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery
  • salt to taste
  • 2 (9x9 inch) pans cornbread, cooled and crumbled
  • 12 biscuits, crumbled
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • seasoned salt to taste
  • 1 dash crushed red pepper
  • 9 eggs, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place chicken, 1 onion, 2 stalks celery, and salt in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and gently boil 90 minutes, or until chicken meat falls easily from the bone. Drain, reserving broth. Chop chicken, and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix crumbled cornbread, crumbled biscuits, 2 cups celery, 2 large onions, sage, poultry seasoning, seasoned salt, and red pepper. Stir in eggs and reserved chicken broth. The mixture should be very thin.
  • Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring often.
  • Mix chicken into the dressing mixture. Continue baking 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    968 cal.

    • Total Fat: 53g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 351mg
    • Sodium: 1255mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 57g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 216mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 875mg