Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing (easy recipe)

Enjoy a comforting dinner of Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing. It's a delicious and easy recipe with tender chicken, savory stuffing, and vegetables in creamy gravy. 

Once you see how easy it is to throw your ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work, you'll make this slow cooker chicken and stuffing on repeat. It's the perfect comfort food (and complete meal) your whole family will love! 

This simple recipe is also wonderful for Thanksgiving dinner as it's hands-off and delicious! Next time you need an easy Thanksgiving meal, try this or any of our Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Recipes.

Another fantastic slow-cooked chicken recipe is Crock Pot Chicken and Potatoes.

Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients you'll need.

• 3 sliced carrots - carrots make this more of a meal and add to the dish's overall flavor. You need to wash, peel and then slice them. 
• 2 cups green beans - we like to use fresh, but frozen will also work. However, if using frozen, you may want to add them halfway through the cooking time so they don't get too soft.
• 1 ½ - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup - no need to dilute it. 
• 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup - no need to dilute it.
• ¼ cup of water - or chicken stock (aka ¼ cup of chicken broth)
• 1 6-ounce box of dry stuffing mix - you can use whatever brand you like. However, you do not need to make it per the package instructions. Stove Top Stuffing mix and Pepperidge Farms are favorites you can find at the grocery store. 
• ¼ cup butter - this gives the stuffing a nice, rich flavor. 

Find the full recipe and instructions for Crock Pot Stuffing and Chicken in the printable recipe card below. 

Optional stuffing additions

If you want your dish to taste like traditional homemade stuffing, try adding one or more of these. These ingredients will give it great flavor.

• ½ cup onions, diced
• ½ cup celery, diced
• ½ cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• ¼ cup dried cranberries or apricots (or more to your liking)
• ½ cup cooked, crumbled sausage
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

STEP 1 - Prep

To start your crock-pot chicken, spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. 

STEP 2 - Add Veggies

Place the carrots and green beans on the bottom of the slow cooker. 

STEP 3 - Add Chicken

Place chicken on top of vegetables and season it with salt and pepper.

STEP 4 - Make Sauce

Whisk together condensed cream of mushroom soup, condensed cream of chicken soup, and water in a medium bowl. Pour over the chicken. 

STEP 5 - Add Stuffing

Finally, add the dry Stove-Top stuffing mix on top of the chicken and soup mixture. Drizzle with melted butter. 

STEP 6 - Cook

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 5-6 hours or 2.5-3 hours on HIGH heat. We prefer to cook on low in a slow cooker to soften the food and allow the flavors to develop.

PRO TIP: You can either shred the chicken and serve it casserole style or serve the chicken, stuffing, and vegetables separately. 

Erin

Crock pot chicken and stuffing tips and tricks

• This recipe works best in a 6-quart crock pot. 
• If using frozen green beans, add them halfway through the cooking time, so they don't get too soft.
• You should cook chicken to 165 degrees F. We use a digital cooking thermometer to check, and it comes out perfectly!
• Most newer crockpots run hot. You may need to increase the cooking time if you have an older slow cooker.

Substitutions 

• Instead of fresh green beans for your slow cooker chicken recipe, you can use frozen. However, they tend to get very soft by the end of the cooking time, so you may want to add them halfway through. 
• You can use broccoli instead of green beans (it will also get soft by the end of the cooking time). 
• You can use any condensed cream soup, such as cream of celery. 
• Sour cream is an excellent substitute for one of the cans of condensed soup. 
• If you like, skinless chicken thighs or a whole chicken cut into pieces can be used in place of the chicken breast.

Storing 

REFRIGERATOR - Store your crockpot chicken in an airtight container for up to five days. It's great leftover the next day for lunch!

FREEZER - This is a great recipe to freeze. Simple cook, cool, and then store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. 

What to serve with chicken and stuffing

Try some of these if you're looking for sides to serve at your holiday dinner. 

Creamy Mashed Potatoes - hands down, one of my favorite crock pot recipes. 
Instant Pot Baby Potatoes - one easy recipe that creates soft, fluffy potatoes.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts - the best side of veggies, IMO! Caramelized and delicious.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce - is an easy and tasty recipe that anyone can make!

You'll also want to put this homemade crock pot stuffing recipe on your must-make list!

PRO TIP: Every slow cooker cooks at a slightly different temperature. That’s why there’s a range for the recipe. Get to know your slow cooker and adjust the time accordingly. 

Erin

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Food safety

• Begin with a clean cooker, clean utensils, and a clean work area. Wash hands before and during food preparation, especially when touching raw meat.
• Keep perishable foods refrigerated until preparation time.
• Make sure to cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

See more slow cooker and food safety guidelines at USDA.gov.