Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing classic, perfect for busy families craving home-style warmth. Juicy chicken nestles into savory herb-infused stuffing, creating a simple yet satisfying meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 small)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 (6 ounces / 170 grams) box stuffing mix (such as Stove Top)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the ceramic slow cooker vessel by applying a light coating of non-stick cooking spray to prevent ingredient adhesion.
- Position chicken pieces within the slow cooker’s interior and generously distribute seasonings across the surface, ensuring complete coverage with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking together cream of chicken soup, tangy sour cream, and rich chicken broth until smooth and well-integrated, then gently cascade the mixture over the seasoned chicken.
- Distribute dry stuffing mix evenly across the top of the sauced chicken, creating a uniform layer that will absorb flavors during cooking.
- Drizzle melted butter uniformly over the stuffing layer, which will enhance browning and add richness to the final dish.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and initiate cooking process, selecting low temperature setting for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, monitoring until chicken reaches optimal internal temperature of 165F (75C).
- During the final half-hour of cooking, incorporate mixed vegetables for additional nutrition and color contrast.
- Gently shred chicken using two forks, allowing it to intermingle with the stuffing, creating a cohesive and appetizing one-pot meal ready for serving.
Notes
- Avoid oversaturating the slow cooker to prevent soggy stuffing and maintain a crisp texture.
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to reduce excess fat and ensure even cooking throughout the dish.
- Consider using low-sodium cream of chicken soup and broth to control salt intake and customize flavor intensity.
- Substitute dairy ingredients with dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream and vegan sour cream for lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg