Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

We love one pot meals around here for busy week night dinners and even better when the recipe uses the slow cooker. You can even serve this during your Thanksgiving dinner.

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 it and asked for more. Make sure to also try these other family favorite one pot meals – One Pot Italian Chicken Pasta or Easy One Pot Spaghetti Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

This easy one pot dinner is a complete meal. Literally everything you need for the meal gets tossed in the crockpot- chicken, stuffing, green beans. You have everything you need for an entire dinner in this one slow cooker. Plus, the low sodium chicken broth keeps the chicken very juicy.

This slow cooker chicken recipe is the perfect comfort food and a great family dinner idea. Not only is this meal great for a cold winter day, but it is budget friendly meal. I love meals that I can prepare that doesn’t cost a lot but it very filling for my family.

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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Variations Ideas

• 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.

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.

Recipe Tips for Chicken and Stuffing

• 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.

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 5-7 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.