Description
This Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing recipe is a comforting, easy-to-make slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken breasts layered with green beans and classic chicken-flavored stuffing mix. The dish is made creamy and flavorful with a sauce of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth, making it perfect for a hearty family dinner with minimal prep.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Vegetables and Stuffing
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) green beans, drained
- 1 box (6 ounce) chicken stuffing mix
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 ounce) low-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep and layer: Coat the inside of a 6-quart crock pot with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom of the crock pot. In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried Italian seasoning, then sprinkle this seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts. Layer the drained green beans evenly on top of the chicken, followed by the chicken stuffing mix.
- Make sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of chicken broth, sour cream, and melted butter. Stir until well combined. Pour this sauce carefully over the stuffing layer in the crock pot, but do not stir the layers together to maintain distinct textures.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours, or alternatively on low for 6 to 7 hours. Cook until the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), ensuring they are fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Fluff and serve: Remove the lid and gently stir the stuffing using a fork to fluff it up, mixing the layers slightly for serving. If the stuffing appears dry, add the remaining 1/4 cup of chicken broth to moisten it. Serve the dish hot directly from the crock pot.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken for food safety.
- If you prefer other vegetables, you can substitute or add carrots or corn with the green beans.
- For a lower sodium option, verify all canned ingredients are low sodium or no salt added.
- You can prepare this meal the night before and store it in the fridge, then cook in the morning for a fresh meal.
- Fluff the stuffing gently to avoid mashing the texture.
