If you are looking for a one pot meal that your family will go crazy over, try this Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing. From start to finish, it is so simple and packed with everything you need for an amazing dinner your family will love.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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!
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.
This tasted pretty good. Even my picky daughter said she would eat it again but it needs rotel. Will make again.
Thanks for sharing Tanya! I think Rotel would be delicious in this recipe! Let me know how it turns out!
My family enjoyed this. I had fresh Brussels sprouts and added at the last hour. Turned out very nice.Thank you for your recipe
Raylene – Wahoo! I’m so happy to hear this. I also love the addition of brussels sprouts. Yum!
Just wondering if I could use chicken breast tenderloins? By the way, I love all your recipes that get emailed to me.
Dorotheia – Yes, you can use chicken tenderloins. Let me know how it turns out! Thank you so much! I’m so happy you are enjoying the emails!
Should the chicken breast be thawed first or go in frozen? I look forward to trying this.
Janice – For this recipe, I used thawed chicken breasts but you can use frozen if you prefer. If using frozen, use the longer end of the cooking times listed in the recipe to make sure that the chicken is cooked through until tender.
Really easy, this is our 3rd time cooking. We use peas, carrots, and add 1/2 ranch packet. Makes a lot of food and keeps/repeats well. Thx for sharing.
I’m so glad you enjoy it Mark! Thank you so much for sharing your alterations of the recipes – it sounds delicious!
Can I use fresh green beans instead of frozen. I’ve made this before and its delicious!! Just can’t remember if I can use fresh green beans.
I love your recipes! I use them often! They are all so good.
WOW Delicious and so simple! Love Your recipes! Thanks
Thank you so much Chris!
Hi there!
Cooking it now and it smells so good! Can this be frozen too? Thinking of making single meals and freezing them.
Thank you!
Hey Loriann – Yes, you can freeze leftovers for another meal later. We do this frequently to save time. Thanks for commenting!
My family loved the crockpot Chicken and Stuffing recipe. I substituted cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom and added fried onions on top. It was delicious! I love getting your emails.
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Delicious!
Review is below! I gave it 5 STARS, it was so good!
Carrie,
My husband and I had this for dinner last night, It Was So Good! He said that I could make it again anytime!
Thank You again for your great recipes.
Connie from Massillon, Ohio
Carrie, I just got it all together in my Multi-Cooker 2 hours ago. Can’t wait until my husband & I can have it for dinner. It sounds so good! We love your crockpot recipes and I’m sure that this one will be on that list!! I’m going to make mashed potatoes to go with it. Thank You for all of your great recipes.
Connie from Massillon, Ohio
I have been using your recipes for a couple months now…I want to thank you for the emails…it is truly changed my busy life…I love my crockpot but with just my husband and I in the house now I was getting bored with the usual things I was making us,..so thanks..it’s Korean beef tonight!! So excited to have dinner with my man..cheers!
Thank you so much Audra! I’m so glad you are enjoying the recipes and I can’t wait to hear what you think about the Korean beef recipe.
Can you use fresh green beans
Yes – Fresh green beans will work for this recipe.
I substituted French onion dip for the sour cream, and it was Packed with flavor.
Yum! That sounds delicious – Thank you for sharing!
Do you have to use vegetables.
No you do not have to.
This is my husband and my favorite easy dinner!! We randomly throw different things in with it, like baby potatoes or a chunk of Velveeta. It’s the best!!
Comfort food at its best.Thanks for an easy meal!I love that you can make it your way.I added one cup of chicken broth.I left out the sour cream .I added brown gravy mix in mine.Cant wait to eat this!
Thank you for commenting!
Can you prepare this the night before?
If you prepare it the night before, you will need to make sure to refrigerate it and then make sure that crock pot or the crock pot insert comes to room temperature before cooking it the next morning.
Wanted leftovers so did 2 cans cream of celery ands good scoop of sour cream. 2 boxes of stuffing mix. High for 4 hours and it turned out great
can you use frozen peas?
Yes you can.
Not a fan of frozen green beans.. made the recipe as written the first time using fresh green beans .. the next time I made it with canned green beans guess I’m not a fan of green beans.. love the rest of it and next time will be with frozen peas and carrots..
Simple and delicious!
I love this recipe, however, what is the serving size. Am I missing it? I see the nutritional info, but not the serving size.
Thank you,
It would just be 1/6 of the recipe
I love your recipe. I make them all the time. I wish I could print them .But I don’t have a printer. Great job ladies. I have been waiting for recipe like all of these. Now I can actually cook good. Thank you. From Georgia.
Carrie, I’m making this recipe today but I left out the chicken tenders instead of the chicken breast, (frozen), can I use the tenders instead?
Yes tenders would be great.
This was a good recipe. I added some water at the end to keep it from sticking to the crockpot. I cooked it for 6 hours on low heat.
So glad you loved it. This is one of my favorites.
Is that a 16 ounce box stuffing or 1 6 Oz box stuffing and I don’t like frozen green beans could I leave them out
yes 16oz, and you can leave them out or use canned green beans.
I think you meant 1 (6 oz.) box of stuffing, not a 16 oz. box, since there’s a space between the 1 and the 6 in the ingredients list. I’ve made a very similar recipe and a 6 oz. box of stuffing is plenty.
Yes, that is correct Dana. I updated the recipe to make it more clear. Thank you and I hope you try the recipe and enjoy it.
Absolutely delicious! So easy! The whole dinner in one pot! I’m putting this on our monthly rotation!
The actual recipe you print says “frozen” chicken breasts. But no where else does it say this. So do you put them in frozen or not?????
I’m so sorry for the confusion. I used thawed chicken breasts for this recipe the last time I made this recipe. However, you can make this with frozen chicken as well. If you use frozen chicken, you would need to add 1 hour cooking time if cooking on low or 30 minutes if cooking on high. The recipe is written based on thawed out chicken breasts.
So easy to make and delicious. My family loved it.
This was so very good, reminded me of Thanksgiving with all the flavors of a feast. I used my homemade cream of chicken and wow!!
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.
Really enjoyed this recipe because it’s easy and includes a veg. One pot meal! Who doesn’t love stuffing?!! Thanks it’s a keeper.
Make the at least once a month. The flavors are delicious.
So easy and tasty! Perfect recipe to double when my kids come home from college.
I was iffy at first but it turned out really, really good!
This recipe was so simple and good.
This Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing is super good. I’ve made it countless times. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving for two, or anytime! I highly recommend it!
Sounds wonderful. I have a vip question to ask, will the cook time be the same if I use the crockpot or the casserole crockpot?
Yes, the cook time would be the same if you use a 6 quart crock pot or a casserole crock pot.
I made this recipe for Christmas Eve dinner with my kids. I followed the recipe exactly as given. Everyone loved it, in fact my daughter asked me for the recipe. It was definitely a hit with my family.
What can I substitute for the sour cream
hi sounds good but do not like green beans, what can I substitute?? Thank you for a reply!!
I am searching for recipes to use in my next freezer meal prep. Can this be adapted to freeze in freezer bags?
Can you use frozen broccoli or peas instead of green beans?
How would you adjust the cooking time using 3 lbs frozen boneless chicken breasts?
Do the chicken breasts have to be frozen prior to putting them in the crock pot? Thanks.
No, you can use fresh or frozen chicken breasts. Thank you.
Can you use fresh green beans, instead of frozen. Want to try this recipe and have fresh green beans on hand already.
Yes, I think that would be great!
Do I shred the chicken when it’s done? And, can the recipes be doubled?
I did not shred the chicken for this recipe. I serve it as the full chicken breasts for this recipe and yes, you can double it. I hope you like it.
I had a box of Hawaian Herb & Sage dressing on hand used it. OH MY
husband who usually just eats and says nothing said you have got to make
that again. Other wise just followed recipe
I make homemade dressing & I was wondering if I could omit the Stove Top(Will give it a try, tho!)& just put my own dressing ingredients in? There shouldn’t be much adapting, just adding a bit of chicken stock? Thanks! Your recipes look awesome! I am now a Pinterest follower of you!
Great flavor! Think I’ll add a little chicken broth (maybe a half cup) to thin out the sauce next time. My husband thought it was a keeper!