🍗 Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing Casserole

A warm, comforting one-pot meal made with tender shredded chicken and savory stuffing — perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.

📝 Description

Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing Casserole is a simple slow cooker meal where juicy chicken cooks beneath seasoned stuffing mix, absorbing all the delicious flavors. The result is moist, flavorful chicken combined with soft, buttery stuffing that’s slightly crisp on top.

Comfort food made easy.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix (chicken flavor works best)

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ cup chicken broth or water

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder

Optional Add-Ins:

• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

• ½ cup diced onions or celery

• ½ tsp dried thyme

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare Slow Cooker
   Lightly spray slow cooker with cooking spray.

2. Layer Chicken
   Place chicken breasts in bottom. Season with pepper and garlic powder.

3. Mix Sauce
   In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and broth. Spread over chicken.

4. Add Stuffing
   Sprinkle dry stuffing mix evenly over the top.

5. Cook

   • LOW: 6–7 hours

   • HIGH: 3–4 hours

6. Shred & Stir
   Shred chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix with stuffing before serving.

🍽 Servings

• Serves: 4–6

• Serving size: About 1 ½ cups

🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. Per Serving)

• Calories: 420

• Protein: 35g

• Fat: 18g

• Carbohydrates: 28g

• Sodium: 900mg

(Varies depending on stuffing brand.)

💡 Tips for Best Results

✔ Do not overcook — chicken should reach 165°F
✔ For crispier stuffing, remove lid last 30 minutes
✔ Add vegetables for a complete one-pot meal
✔ Use chicken thighs for richer flavor
✔ Add a splash of milk if mixture seems dry

📌 Notes

• Great holiday-style dinner shortcut

• Kid-friendly meal

• Stores 3–4 days refrigerated

• Freezes well in portions

• Can double recipe easily

🌟 Benefits

• Easy dump-and-go recipe

• Budget-friendly

• High-protein

• Comfort food classic

• Minimal cleanup

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use frozen chicken?
Best to thaw first for even cooking.

Q: Can I make it creamy?
Yes — add extra ¼ cup sour cream or cream cheese.

Q: Can I bake instead?
Yes — bake covered at 375°F for 40–45 minutes.

Q: Why is my stuffing dry?
Add 2–3 tablespoons broth and stir.

Q: What sides go well?
Green beans, cranberry sauce, or side salad.