Authentic Amish Chicken Dressing Casserole


This is a fantastic dish. Easy to make and downright delicious. This recipe comes from an Amish lady in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, but I’ve had it here in Ohio.

CHICKEN DRESSING CASSEROLE

Amish Chicken Casserole
  • 1 (14.5 ounces) can of chicken broth
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chicken base or bouillon granules
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 loaf white bread, cubed, lightly toasted
  • 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken
  • 3 ribs celery, diced
  • 3 carrots, shredded
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon celery seed

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix together the broth, butter, water, and chicken base in a small saucepan
  • Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and base is dissolved
  • Let cool
  • Whisk in milk and eggs.
  • Mix together bread cubes, chicken, celery, carrots, onion, parsley, seasoning salt, pepper, salt and celery seed in a large bowl.
  • Pour broth mixture over bread crumb mixture and toss until liquid is absorbed.
  • Place dressing mixture into a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish
  • Bake until golden brown, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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CHICKEN DRESSING CASSEROLE