Description
This comforting Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing recipe combines tender chicken breasts with creamy soup and a flavorful stuffing topping, all slow-cooked to perfection. Ideal for busy days, this dish offers a hands-off meal with rich flavors and a satisfying texture, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 1/2 pounds)
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (122 grams)
- 1/4 cup diced white onion
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
Stuffing Topping
- 1 box chicken stuffing mix (6 ounces)
- 1/4 cup salted butter (melted)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into a 6-quart slow cooker lined with a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
- Add Soup Mixture: Pour the 2 cans of cream of chicken soup evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Incorporate Sour Cream: Add the ½ cup of sour cream and gently swirl it together with the soup using a rubber spatula to create a creamy sauce.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the ¼ cup diced white onion and 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes evenly over the top of the sauce.
- Prepare Stuffing Topping: In a small bowl, toss the 6-ounce box of chicken stuffing mix with ¼ cup of melted salted butter until well combined.
- Add Stuffing Layer: Sprinkle the buttered stuffing mix evenly over the chicken and sauce layer in the slow cooker.
- Cook the Dish: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Optional Crisping: For a firmer stuffing texture, uncover the slow cooker during the last 45 minutes of cooking. This step is optional as the stuffing topping will not become crispy but will have a better texture.
- Season and Serve: Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes and a vegetable side of your choice.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Using a slow cooker liner makes cleanup much easier.
- The sour cream adds creaminess but avoid stirring it too much to keep the sauce texture nice.
- Uncovering the slow cooker towards the end is optional; it firms up the stuffing topping but won’t crisp it.
- Serve with classic sides like mashed potatoes and roasted or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Reheat leftovers gently to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
