As per my own experience and thought I have made this recipe most of the time for my guests. My children also love this dish the most. When I ask my guests for their liking they choose Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing. Above all are the reasons that I am presenting you with this recipe step by step.
Crock pot chicken and stuffing is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for busy days or when you're in the mood for some comfort food. With just a few ingredients and some prep time, you can have a tasty meal ready to go in your crock pot. Give it a try and see how much you love it.
Benefits of Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing
Crock pot chicken and stuffing is not only tasty, but it also has a few benefits as presented below:
This recipe is simple and only requires a few ingredients, making it perfect for busy days or when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen. Chicken and stuffing is a classic comfort food that is perfect for cold or rainy days when you want something cozy. This recipe makes great leftovers that you can easily reheat for a quick and easy lunch or dinner the next day.
Ingredients
Normally, I use the following ingredients to make this recipe:
- Boneless chicken breasts
- Cream of chicken soup
- Milk
- Package of stuffing mix
- Chicken broth
- Salt & pepper
For Stuffing I use the following Ingredients:
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Stuffing Mix
- Green Beans
- Sour Cream
Some optional Stuffing Additions:
- Dried Cranberries
- Celery
- Sausage
- Rosemary
- Onions
Sour Cream Substitutes
I use the following items as a replacement to sour cream.
- Mayonnaise
- Greek Yogurt
- Evaporated milk with vinegar or lemon juice, give it 5 minutes to get thick.
Crock Pot Method
Below mentioned are the steps that tell us how we can make this recipe step by step:
Grease your crock pot with cooking spray.
Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
Whisk together the cream of chicken soup and milk until well blended.
Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the stuffing mix and chicken broth until moist.
Spoon the stuffing mixture over the chicken breasts and spread it evenly.
Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
Once the cooking time is up, use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve and enjoy your delicious crock pot chicken and stuffing.
Variations
While the above recipe is a classic crock pot chicken and stuffing, there are a few variations you can try to switch things up:
Use cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken soup. You can also add some diced onions and celery for extra flavor. To have a different look, swap out the chicken breasts for boneless chicken thighs or drumsticks. Also try to use a different type of stuffing mix, such as cornbread or herb-seasoned.
Tips for Chicken and Stuffing
To make sure your crock pot chicken and stuffing turns out perfect, below are a few handsome tips:
To ensure your chicken is fully cooked, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Chicken should be cooked to 165°F.
While it can be tempting to check on your food, try not to lift the lid too often during cooking. This can cause the temperature to drop and add to the cooking time.
To make clean-up easier, consider using a slow cooker liner. This will make it easier to remove the food and clean the crock pot.
Storing, Freezing and Reheating
If you want to store Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing, let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer the leftovers to an airtight container, and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you want to store it for longer, you can freeze it for up to 2-3 months.
To reheat the leftovers, you can either use the microwave or the oven. If using the microwave, transfer the desired amount of leftovers to a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. If you are using the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F and transfer the leftovers to an oven-safe dish, now bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts,
- 1.5 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
- Salt/Pepper
- 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup, low sodium
- 8 oz. sour cream,, (equivalent to 1 cup)
- 6 oz. box stuffing mix
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh green beans
Optional stuffing additions:
- ½ cup onions,, diced
- ½ cup celery,, diced
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled sausage,, (cooked or raw)
- 2 teaspoons dry rosemary
Instructions
- Note: There are 2 sections below, one for the Crock Pot Cooking Method, followed by the Instant Pot Cooking Method.
Crock Pot Method
- Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place on the bottom of a lightly greased Crock Pot.
- In a large bowl, mix together the soup, sour cream, stuffing, and *half* of the chicken broth.
- Add the stuffing and green beans to the Crock Pot. (You can place them all side by side or layer the stuffing on top of the chicken, followed by the green beans.)
- Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6-7.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, gravy, and buttermilk biscuits if desired.
- If you’d prefer additional moisture, add the rest of the chicken broth, stir, and heat for an additional 10 minutes.
- For firmer stuffing, leave the lid off the crock pot for the last 30-40 minutes of cooking. Use foil to cover the chicken to keep it moist.
- You can also pop it in a 400 degree oven for 10-15 minutes to brown up the top.
- Optional: Serve with gravy and mashed potatoes if desired.
Instant Pot Method
- Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour ¾ cup chicken broth into the Instant Pot and top with chicken, overlapping as needed.
- Seal the vent, and press the “manual” or “pressure cook” button and set the timer to 14 minutes for frozen chicken, or 8 minutes for fresh/defrosted chicken. Ensure the pressure seal valve is secured in place and closed.
- As the chicken cooks, gently combine the stuffing, cream of chicken soup, and the sour cream until just combined. Don’t over-mix.
- Once the chicken timer goes off, turn the quick release valve on the pressure cooker and wait for the steam to escape. Press the cancel button to turn the off the unit.
- Open the lid and ensure that chicken is fully cooked. You’ll notice a lot of moisture at the bottom, this is needed for the stuffing to cook.
- If using frozen green beans, place them on top of the chicken, seal the pressure valve, and press the “manual” or “pressure cook” button again and set the timer for 2 minutes. Release the valve, let the steam escape, and then add the stuffing on top. (If using fresh green beans, add them at the same time as the stuffing.)
- Replace the lid and seal the pressure valve. Press the “manual” or “pressure cook” button and set the timer to 4 minutes. This will heat up the stuffing. (Since the stuffing will absorb the moisture, the pressure cooker won’t steam again.)
- Once finished, release the valve once more and let the steal escape. Remove and serve!
Notes
- This will allow you to lift up and remove the green beans and give the stuffing a stir if you'd like, while also keeping them separate from one another.
- Poking holes in the foil allows the green beans to steam in the Crock Pot.
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