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Chicken Sausage Stuffing
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
 
This recipe takes tradition stuffing and gives it a healthier twist by using whole grain bread, chicken sausage and olive oil. Fresh sage and thyme brighten up the flavor.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: stuffing
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 16-ounce loaf whole wheat ciabatta , torn into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound sweet Italian chicken sausage , removed from casings
  • 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
  • 2 stalks celery , chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Spread bread on a baking sheet and let dry overnight or place the baking sheet in a 350°F oven and bake about 20 minutes, or until the bread is crisp but not browned. Transfer to large bowl.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned stirring to break up, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Transfer to bowl with sausage.
  4. Add bread, sage and thyme stir to combine. Add chicken broth and mix until the bread has absorbed all of the broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Transfer stuffing to 2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake until golden, about 30 minutes.
  6. To serve, garnish with additional fresh sage and thyme leaves.