Simple Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Getting a home-cooked dinner on the table during busy weeknights can feel like an impossible task. Between helping with homework, driving to after-school activities, and trying to keep up with household chores, the dinner rush hour can leave even the most organized parents feeling overwhelmed.

That’s why this crockpot chicken and stuffing recipe has become my family’s reliable favorite – it’s a hands-off meal that practically makes itself, brings all the comfort of a home-cooked dinner, and uses simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

What Kind of Chicken Should I Use?

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are perfect for this crockpot recipe, but you’ve got some flexibility here. While the recipe calls for chicken breasts, you could also use chicken thighs if you prefer darker meat – they tend to stay even more moist during slow cooking. Fresh chicken works great, but if you’re starting with frozen chicken breasts, just make sure they’re completely thawed before adding them to your slow cooker. When shopping, look for pieces that are roughly the same size so they’ll cook evenly, and trim off any excess fat before adding them to the pot.

Options for Substitutions

This easy crockpot meal can be adapted with several simple swaps:

• Chicken breasts: You can easily swap chicken breasts with boneless skinless chicken thighs – they’ll actually stay more moist during cooking. Turkey breast cutlets work well too!
• Cream of chicken soup: Cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup make good alternatives. If you’re out of canned soup, mix 1 cup of chicken broth with 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of flour for a quick substitute.
• Sour cream: Plain Greek yogurt works great as a 1:1 replacement for sour cream. It adds the same creamy texture with extra protein!
• Stove Top Stuffing: While the boxed stuffing mix is key for this recipe’s convenience, you can use any brand of dry stuffing mix. Just keep the liquid ratios the same.
• Frozen green beans: Feel free to swap these with other frozen veggies like peas, carrots, broccoli, or mixed vegetables. Fresh vegetables work too, but add them during the last hour of cooking.
• Garlic salt: Out of garlic salt? Mix 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder with 3/4 teaspoon regular salt for the same flavor.

Watch Out for These Mistakes While Cooking

The biggest mistake when making crockpot chicken and stuffing is adding too much liquid, which can turn your stuffing into mush – stick to the exact measurements for the cream of chicken soup and sour cream to maintain the right consistency.

Another common error is lifting the lid too frequently during cooking, as each peek can add 15-20 minutes to your cooking time and release precious moisture that helps keep the chicken tender.

To prevent dry chicken, make sure to place the chicken breasts on the bottom of the slow cooker first, and consider using chicken thighs instead if you plan to cook longer than 6 hours.

For the best texture, add the frozen green beans during the last hour of cooking rather than at the beginning, and try placing a paper towel under the lid to catch excess condensation that might make your stuffing soggy.

What to Serve With Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing?

Since this cozy crockpot meal already includes protein, stuffing, and green beans, you really just need some simple sides to round out the meal. A fresh cranberry sauce adds a nice touch of sweetness and tang that pairs perfectly with the savory chicken and stuffing combo. I like to serve some dinner rolls or buttermilk biscuits on the side too – they’re perfect for soaking up all that creamy sauce! For an extra veggie option, a simple side salad with ranch dressing or some roasted carrots would work great with these comfort food flavors.

Storage Instructions

Keep Fresh: This cozy crockpot chicken and stuffing is perfect for leftovers! Place any remaining portions in an airtight container and pop it in the fridge – it’ll stay good for up to 4 days. The stuffing might absorb more moisture during storage, but that’s totally normal.

Freeze: Want to save some for later? This dish freezes really well! Let it cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. It’ll keep nicely for up to 3 months. I like to portion it out before freezing so I can thaw just what I need.

Reheat: When you’re ready to enjoy your leftovers, warm them in the microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each round. If the stuffing seems a bit dry, splash in a little chicken broth. For larger portions, you can reheat in the oven at 350°F covered with foil until heated through, about 20-25 minutes.

Preparation Time	10-15 minutes
Cooking Time	180-240 minutes
Total Time	190-255 minutes
Level of Difficulty	Easy

Estimated Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):

• Calories: 2200-2400
• Protein: 150-160 g
• Fat: 100-120 g
• Carbohydrates: 220-240 g

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 box stove top chicken boxed stuffing
• 1 bag frozen green beans

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Base

Begin by placing 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a 6-quart slow cooker.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic salt evenly over the chicken to season it nicely.

Step 2: Make the Creamy Mixture

In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1 can of cream of chicken soup (or homemade cream of chicken soup) with 1 cup of sour cream.

Mix these ingredients until they are well combined and smooth.

Once mixed, spread the cream of chicken mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.

Step 3: Add Stuffing and Vegetables

Open a 6-ounce box of Stove Top chicken stuffing and distribute it evenly over the chicken and soup mixture in the slow cooker.

Follow this by placing a 12-ounce bag of frozen green beans on top of the stuffing, ensuring a balanced layering of ingredients.

Step 4: Slow Cook to Perfection

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours, according to your schedule and preference.

This allows time for the chicken to become tender and the flavors to meld beautifully together.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

Once the cooking time is complete, your meal is ready to serve.

Carefully scoop portions of the chicken, stuffing, and green beans onto plates.

Enjoy the flavorful and comforting dish with your family or guests.