Description
Hearty crockpot chicken & stuffing brings comfort to dinner tables across North America. Slow-cooked poultry nestled with herbed bread cubes creates a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
- 1 pkg (6 oz / 170 g) stuffing mix (such as Stove Top)
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) frozen green beans or fresh broccoli florets
- ½ cup (75 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat the crockpot with non-stick spray to prevent adhesion and simplify cleaning process.
- Chicken Layer: Position seasoned chicken breasts as the foundation, evenly distributing garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper across the protein.
- Stuffing Application: Spread dry stuffing mix comprehensively over chicken, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor integration.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and sour cream into a smooth, creamy liquid that will permeate the entire dish.
- Layering: Pour sauce over stuffing and chicken, allowing it to penetrate thoroughly and enhance moisture content; optionally add vegetables for nutritional complexity.
- Slow Cooking: Cover and cook on low temperature for 4-5 hours or high setting for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches 165F / 74C, ensuring complete food safety and optimal tenderness.
- Finishing Touch: During final 15 minutes, sprinkle shredded cheddar to create a golden, melted cheese topping that elevates the dish’s visual and flavor profile.
- Serving: Gently shred or slice chicken, plate with stuffing, and complement with gravy or cranberry sauce for a well-rounded culinary experience.
Notes
- Optimize Chicken Placement: Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer without overlapping to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the dish.
- Moisture Management: Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and prevent the stuffing from becoming overly dry or soggy during the slow cooking process.
- Vegetable Variation: Choose quick-cooking vegetables like frozen peas or diced carrots that won’t release excess water and disrupt the dish’s creamy texture.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add shredded cheese in the last 15 minutes of cooking to prevent burning and achieve a perfectly melted, golden-brown topping that enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg