Description
This Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining tender chicken, creamy soup, flavorful stuffing, and optional green beans all cooked together in a slow cooker, it offers a hearty, all-in-one dish with minimal effort. Ready in about 4 hours with just a few simple ingredients, it’s a delicious family favorite that requires almost no hands-on time.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into chunks or whole)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Soup Mixture
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
Stuffing
- 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix (Chicken or Herb flavor)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium
Optional Vegetables and Garnish
- 1.5 cups fresh or frozen green beans (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray or use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
- Add chicken and season: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Mix the creamy soup: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth and well combined.
- Pour soup over chicken: Evenly pour the soup mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Use a spatula to spread it out so it fully covers the chicken pieces.
- Add optional green beans: If using, layer fresh or frozen green beans on top of the soup layer for added nutrition and texture.
- Moisten the stuffing: In a small bowl, lightly toss the dry stuffing mix with the 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth just until it is slightly moistened but not soggy.
- Top with stuffing: Sprinkle the moistened stuffing mix evenly over the top of the casserole in the slow cooker.
- Cook the casserole: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Serve: Spoon out portions ensuring you get a combination of chicken, creamy sauce, and stuffing in every bite. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Use chicken or herb-flavored stuffing mix for best results.
- If you prefer, cut chicken into chunks to reduce cooking time slightly and help it cook more evenly.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms for variety.
- Check the internal temperature of chicken near the end of cooking to avoid overcooking.
- Slow cooker liners can simplify cleanup tremendously.
