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    Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Sep 19, 2022 by Dee

    CrockPot Chicken and Stuffing is an easy slow cooker chicken recipe made with simple ingredients. An easy recipe and delicious dinner the whole family loves and a great idea for an alternative Thanksgiving dinner! via @meamel

    Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing is an easy slow cooker chicken recipe made with simple ingredients. An easy recipe and delicious dinner the whole family loves!

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    crockpot chicken and stuffing with green beans on plate with slow cooker
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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Stuffing Casserole
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    • What to Serve with Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing
    • How to Store
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    This easy Crock Pot chicken and stuffing recipe is perfect comfort food. It's incredibly easy and budget friendly. Just layer the ingredients in your slow cooker, and cook!

    Chicken stuffing bake is a classic my family love during sweater weather. But, this slow cooker recipe makes a delicious family dinner any time. It's also a great recipe for a simple holiday dinner or small Thanksgiving dinner!

    chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, stuffing mix, sour cream, seasoning

    Ingredients

    You only need a handful of ingredients for this simple recipe. You can also add extra flavors and customize the basic recipe to suit your own tastes! Here's a quick overview of the ingredients.

    • Chicken breasts -- boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • Seasonings -- ground black pepper, garlic powder and dried onions
    • Sour cream
    • Stuffing Mix -- I use Stove Top Stuffing mix - dry stuffing mix (chicken flavor)
    • Cream of chicken soup -- or cream of celery soup
    • Chicken broth -- or water
    • Butter

    How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Stuffing Casserole

    Step 1. Add a little oil or use a non stick spray to coat your Crock-Pot. Then, place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, add chicken broth, and season chicken breasts.

    I used a mixture of black pepper, garlic powder and dried onions. You can also use your favorite poultry seasoning blend here.

    Add salt, to taste, if you like. The first time I made this easy slow cooker chicken, I added salt, but the next time, I left it out and let people salt their food if they wanted to.

    seasoned chicken breasts in slow cooker

    Step 2. Spread the cream soup and sour cream evenly over the chicken. I used cream of celery this time, but you can use cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup.

    If you want to thin the soup out a little, you can add a little milk or more chicken broth. We like firmer stuffing, so I use the soup straight from the can.

    chicken with cream of celery soup in slow cooker

    Step 3. Next, sprinkle the dry stuffing mix on top of the chicken. Place pats of butter on top of stuffing.

    You don't need to add liquid to your stuffing mix since liquid from slow cooking will cook the dry breadcrumbs.

    If you like soft stuffing, you can add a half cup of broth or water over the dry mix. with chicken broth. You can also use water if you want.

    This time, I added chopped celery and dried cranberries since I use them whenever I make homemade stuffing for Thanksgiving.

    stuffing mix with cranberries and celery in crock pot

    Cook Time

    Step 4. Cover, and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.

    The total cooking time will depend on how thick the chicken breasts are and the make and model of your slow cooker.

    Pro Tip -- For firmer stuffing, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking. This will help some of the moisture evaporate. Or, place a dry paper towel between the lid and the slow cooker to absorb some of the moisture.

    I used 4 thin chicken breasts here, about 2 pounds. So, they were done in 3 hours.

    chicken and stuffing on serving spoon over slow cooker

    For extra flavor, add a few pats of butter over the stuffing before serving. Yum!

    What to Serve with Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

    You can't go wrong with a side of green beans with this delicious slow cooker chicken. If you're not adding green beans in the slow cooker or mixed veggies, you can microwave green beans or cauliflower or broccoli on the side.

    Serve cranberry sauce or Instant Pot corn casserole and mashed potatoes to round out this delicious dinner.

    How to Store

    Refrigerate leftover chicken with stuffing in an airtight container. It will keep for up to 4 days. You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months for best taste.

    Reheat chicken with stuffing in your microwave if reheating an individual portion. You can also heat leftovers in your oven.

    slow cooker thanksgiving chicken with cranberries on a fork with peas

    Variations

    It's very easy to customize this crockpot chicken and stuffing recipe.

    To make slow cooker Thanksgiving chicken, add diced celery and dried cranberries -- Craisins -- to the stuffing. You can also use homemade stuffing instead of a mix.

    Add fresh or frozen green beans on top of the chicken for a complete meal. I don't recommend using canned green beans, as they will overcook.

    You can substitute chicken thighs for the chicken breasts. For an extra creamy sauce, use 2 cans of cream of chicken soup or celery soup.

    Recipe

    crockpot chicken and stuffing with green beans on a plate

    Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

    Published by Dee
    CrockPot Chicken and Stuffing is an easy slow cooker chicken recipe made with simple ingredients. An easy recipe and delicious dinner the whole family loves!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 5 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 360 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Crock-Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds
    • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 10 ounce can cream of celery soup or cream of chicken soup
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1 package Stove Top Stuffing Mix 6 oz
    • 2 stalks celery diced, optional
    • ½ cup dried cranberries optional
    • 4 tablespoon butter

    Instructions
     

    • Add olive oil and chicken breasts to slow cooker, add chicken broth, and season with pepper, garlic powder and dried minced onions
    • Spread cream of celery soup and sour cream over chicken breasts
    • Sprinkle dried stuffing mix over chicken. Add chopped celery and dried cranberries if desired. Place butter over stuffing
    • Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low. Chicken should be 165 degrees when cooked

    Notes

    For firmer stuffing, remove lid 30 minutes before serving to allow moisture to evaporate. Or, place dry paper towel between the lid and the slow cooker to absorb moisture 3o minutes before serving.
    If stuffing seems to dry or for wetter stuffing, add ½ cup of chicken broth over stuffing.
    Total cook time depends on how thick chicken is and how fast your slow cooker cooks. Chicken is done at 165 degrees.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 419mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 379IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
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    I hope you enjoy this easy dinner as much as my family does. If you do try my crock-pot chicken, please leave a star rating and comment.

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    1. katerina says

      September 09, 2020 at 8:19 am

      mmm...this chicken was incredibly delicious! 5 stars

      Reply
    2. Marie says

      September 03, 2020 at 7:59 pm

      Can't wait to try! Can this recipe be doubled successfully?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 03, 2020 at 8:40 pm

        I haven't tried that, but I'm pretty sure it can be doubled easily. 🙂

    3. James says

      August 29, 2020 at 8:24 am

      Made this last night and is this yummy. Kids loved it but no leftovers. Will be making it again soon.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 29, 2020 at 11:00 pm

        So glad to hear this, James. Thanks!

    4. Sandra says

      August 26, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      This quickly become on top of our favorite meals! My family loved it!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        August 27, 2020 at 9:02 pm

        So glad to hear that, Sandra. Thanks!

    5. Jacque Hastert says

      August 19, 2020 at 8:56 am

      This is incredibly delicious! I love to grab my slow cooker and throw in the ingredients!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Kevin says

      August 19, 2020 at 8:44 am

      This is a great dish to have around the Holidays! I am saving this one!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Beti | says

      August 19, 2020 at 8:20 am

      I couldn't wait to try this recipe! It was absolutely delicious!!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        August 23, 2020 at 8:16 pm

        I'm glad to hear this. Thank you so much!

    8. Cathy says

      August 19, 2020 at 5:59 am

      Such a great comfort food recipe! My fam will love it!

      Reply
    9. Kim says

      August 18, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      Looks so good! I'm printing for when the weather cools! Perfect comfort food.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 18, 2020 at 7:02 pm

        Thank you so much, Kim. Hope you like it!

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