1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fennel bulb
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups peeled cooked chestnuts, coarsely chopped
1 large pear, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup mixed dried fruit, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 loaves day-old white bread (1 pound each), cubed
3 eggs
1/4 cup 2% milk