This Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing is a complete one pot meal that takes 3 minutes to put together in the morning and comes out perfectly tender and comforting every single time. Everything your family needs — protein, vegetables, and stuffing — all in one slow cooker with almost no cleanup.
Most people make chicken and stuffing in the oven but after years of making slow cooker recipes I decided to try it in the crockpot — and it was a game changer. Same cozy comforting flavor with half the effort and no watching the oven.
This is one of my favorites because it has a great flavor that both my husband and daughter enjoy, it takes all of 3 minutes to put everything in the slow cooker, and it cooks on low during the day while I’m at work or trying to catch up on housework. It’s also versatile and simple to change up the taste merely by substituting different types of stuffing and frozen vegetables. Always a go-to when I’m in a pinch, and I have even used leftover crumbled-up cornbread in place of stuffing.
– Mel
Our family recently devoured this Crock Pot Chicken and Stove Top Stuffing recipe for dinner and I can’t wait to share it with you today. The kids went crazy over slow cooker chicken recipe and asked for more. Make sure to also try these other family favorite one pot meals – One Pot Italian Chicken Pasta, Crockpot French Onion Chicken or Easy One Pot Spaghetti Recipe.
If you love the flavors of chicken and stuffing you can also make Instant Pot Chicken and Stuffing Recipe is great for those busy nights when you forgot to set something out. You might also like our Chicken Stuffing Bake Recipe. It is a one dish dinner that you bake.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts, boneless skinless – Generally I use chicken breasts in this recipe but boneless chicken thighs would be delicious too.
- Garlic Salt – Garlic Powder or minced garlic would work great too. See The Best Garlic Salt Substitute
- Cream of Chicken Soup – Try it with Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
- Sour Cream – Gives it the creamy base
- Chicken Stuffing Mix – We use the Stove Top Stuffing Mix
- Frozen Green Beans – I do not recommend canned green beans for this recipe as they will fall apart with the long cook time that is needed to make this crock pot recipe.
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How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing
Step 1 – Place the boneless seasoned chicken breast in the crock pot in a single layer. I like to filet mine, but that is optional.
Step 2 – In a medium bowl mix together the cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Then spread this creamy sauce mixture over the chicken in the crock pot. This mixture will be thicken so spread as evenly as you can.
Step 3 – Then sprinkle the box of Stove Top Stuffing on top of the chicken. Do not mix in and sprinkle on top as evenly as possible.
Step 4 – Then add the frozen green beans on top of the stuffing mixture.
Step 5 – Next season with the salt and black pepper. Place the lid on top. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until the chicken is cooked through. Cooking times will vary based on your slow cooker as each slow cooker cooks a bit differently.
Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- (1) 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup (We make Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 box of Stove Top chicken boxed Stuffing (6 ounces)
- 1 bag frozen green beans (12 ounces)
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Instructions
- Place the boneless chicken breasts in the crock pot. I like to filet mine, but that is optional. Season the chicken with garlic salt.
- In a medium bowl mix together the cream of chicken soup and sour cream.
- Spread over the chicken in the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the box of Stove Top Stuffing over the chicken.
- Then add the frozen green beans on top.
- Place the lid on top. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
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Recipe Notes
- Use non-stick cooking spray – If your crock pot doesn’t have a non stick insert that I recommend using a non stick cooking spray before making this dinner for easy serving.
- Filet the Chicken – If your chicken breasts are larger, filet them into smaller pieces so that they cook more evenly.
- It is important to layer ingredients and not mix – Layer in the ingredients in the crock pot instead of mixing them together. This is hard as most of my other recipes require mixing but not this one. Evenly layer the ingredients in instead.
- Do NOT prepare the stuffing mix based on the package instructions – Just sprinkle the dry mix on top and the moisture from the meal with create the stuffing for this recipe.
- Try using Cream of Mushroom Soup or Cream of Celery instead of Cream of Chicken Soup. Any cream based soup would work great in this recipe.
- Add celery and onions to the stuffing mix before sprinkling it on top.
- Substitute cornbread stuffing instead of the stovetop stuffing for a different flavor. Any dry stuffing mix will work in this recipe so I recommend using your favorite type.
- Add water chestnuts to the stuffing mixture.
- Use different vegetables instead of green beans in this recipe. Carrots, Corn or Potatoes would all work great in this recipe too. I think broccoli would be delicious as well but it does get very soft in the crock pot so if you are using broccoli, then add it only for the last 30-60 minutes of the cook time.
- Sauce Consistency – If you prefer a thinner sauce, add in a ½ cup of low sodium chicken broth.
Nutrition Facts
What to Serve with Chicken and Stuffing?
Not much is needed to be serve with this easy recipe as it’s definitely a one pot meal.
The only item I can think of that might be yummy to add is a side of cranberry sauce or a simple side salad but that is totally optional. That is why I love this recipe. All the ingredients go in one pot.
This recipe has your protein, vegetables and a starch! Nothing else is needed to make a complete meal for your family.
How to Store Chicken and Stuffing
We are sure you are going to love this chicken and stuffing recipe. If you do have leftovers, you can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It last about 3-4 days.
My best tip when store leftovers is to put in individual containers. My husband loves this so he can grab a quick container of leftovers as he heads out the door. Saves money and avoids the fast food drive-thru.
Can I Freeze Chicken and Stuffing?
Yes, you can freeze this meal. Be sure to put in a freezer safe container and it will last up to 3-4 months.
To reheat individual portion, just place in a microwave safe dish and start with about 1 minute then stir. Continue to do this until stuffing is heated. Make sure to thaw first before reheating in the microwave.
If I have a lot of chicken stuffing leftover, I will place in a baking dish and reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can make your own Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup.
It is so easy and tastes really delicious. This is a great option and only takes a few minutes to make. Just use what works for your family. Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing recipe will be delicious with either option.
If you cannot have sour cream or you don’t have any on hand, these substitutions work great in this recipe. Try Plain Greek Yogurt, Mayonnaise, or pour Milk (as a last resort).
The stuffing in this recipe is softer since it’s cooked in a slow cooker. If you like more firm stuffing, you can add more of the mix to this recipe.
Plus you can remove the lid from the crock pot for the last 30-60 minutes of the cook time so that some of the extra moisture will cook off of the stuffing in the slow cooker.
Also you can place the stuffing in the oven to make it crispier. Place the stuffing in an oven safe dish and bake it at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until the top of the stuffing has browned slightly.
More Crock Pot Chicken Recipes
If your family loves this, you’ll find plenty more crockpot chicken recipes to try.
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I don’t particularly like sour cream – i’m planning on adding a can of cream of celery to the cream of chicken to replace it.
Cream of celery should give it a delicious flavor! Replacing the sour cream with more condensed soup will change the texture and make it saltier, so I’d start with a little less than a full extra can. Let me know how it turns out!
I love how you layer your ingredients, with the stuffing just on top of the cream of Chicken mixture, then the green beans to me this is the best way to layer everything. It came out delicious, my Family loved it. Thank you Gail Brewer
Thank you so much, Gail! I’m glad you enjoyed the way everything was layered and that it turned out delicious!
how would you change the liquids or cook time if used frozen chicken breasts? And how would you change the liquid content if left out green beans?
I wouldn’t change the liquid amount when using frozen chicken or removing the green beans but it would need to cook for a bit longer than when using fresh chicken so make sure that you use the longer end of the cooking range provided in the recipe. I hope you try it out and come back and let me know what you think!
I have made this once before and my family LOVED it! I am making it again tonight! Thank you for the recipe!
Liz – I’m so happy to hear this! Thanks for sharing.
Has anyone used boneless skinless chicken thighs and would I need to adjust the cooking time?
Sara – I have tried that yet but it should work great! The cooking time would remain the same to make sure that the rice gets cooked all the way through.
My family loved this!! Can’t wait to use more of your recipes. I love any one pot dinners. Easy to make and filling is what my 3 teenage boys and husband
Christina – Thank you so much for sharing and for the positive review! I’m so glad it was a win for you and your family!