Description
Comforting crock pot chicken and stuffing with green beans delivers a classic one-pot meal that promises wholesome satisfaction. Home cooks can savor this simple, hearty dish that blends tender chicken, savory stuffing, and crisp green beans into a delightful dinner solution.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 kg / 2 lbs)
Stuffing and Vegetable Components:
- 1 box stuffing mix (170 g / 6 oz)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen green beans (or 1 can, drained)
Sauce and Seasoning Components:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (300 g / 10.5 oz)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Coat the interior of the slow cooker with a light layer of nonstick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer across the bottom of the appliance, evenly distributing them to promote uniform cooking.
- Generously season the chicken with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Distribute fresh green beans in an even layer directly over the seasoned chicken, creating a colorful and nutritious base.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth until smooth and well-combined.
- Carefully pour the prepared sauce over the green beans and chicken, ensuring complete coverage and moisture throughout the dish.
- Sprinkle the dry stuffing mix uniformly across the top of the sauce, creating a golden, crispy layer that will absorb the surrounding flavors.
- Optional: Drizzle melted butter over the stuffing to enhance browning and add richness to the final texture.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the meal to simmer on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Once cooking is complete, gently fold the stuffing into the sauce, creating a cohesive and inviting one-pot meal.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring each portion contains a perfect blend of chicken, vegetables, and seasoned stuffing.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for richer flavor and more tender meat.
- Replace cream of chicken soup with a homemade version or low-sodium alternative for healthier option.
- Use gluten-free stuffing mix and cream of chicken soup to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra diced chicken or turkey for more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg