Description
Comfort meets convenience in this 4-ingredient slow cooker chicken with stuffing, where tender poultry nestles perfectly with savory herb-seasoned bread cubes. Effortless preparation and rich flavor make this classic dish a weeknight dinner hero you’ll want to add to your regular rotation.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 box (6 ounces / 170 grams) stuffing mix (like Stove Top)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth (or water)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by applying a light coating of cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a uniform single layer across the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a solid foundation for the dish.
- Sprinkle the dry stuffing mix evenly over the chicken, allowing the seasonings to distribute across the meat’s surface.
- Pour cream of chicken soup directly over the stuffing and chicken, creating a moisture-rich environment that will help tenderize the meat during cooking.
- Carefully add the water or broth around the edges of the slow cooker, ensuring it penetrates beneath the stuffing without disturbing the layer of seasoning.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set to low heat, allowing the ingredients to meld together and cook slowly for several hours until the chicken becomes tender and easily pulls apart.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to gently shred the chicken or slice it into portions, mixing it with the surrounding stuffing and sauce.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Plate and garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of black pepper if desired, serving the chicken and stuffing while warm.
Notes
- Optimize slow cooker performance by using a non-stick spray or butter layer to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Choose fresh, boneless chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Consider using low-sodium chicken broth or seasoning to control salt intake and customize flavor intensity according to personal preference.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free option by substituting traditional stuffing mix with gluten-free bread cubes or quinoa-based stuffing blend.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg