Description
This Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing recipe is a comforting, all-in-one meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned and layered with green beans and a flavorful stuffing mix, then slow-cooked in a creamy sauce made with low-sodium cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and melted butter. The result is a hearty, delicious dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Vegetables and Stuffing
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) green beans, drained
- 1 box (6 ounce) chicken stuffing mix
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 ounce) low-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep and layer: Coat a 6-quart crock pot with nonstick cooking spray. Add the chicken breasts in a single layer. In a small bowl, whisk together kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle this seasoning mix evenly over the chicken. Then, top the chicken with the drained green beans and the dry stuffing mix.
- Make sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the low-sodium cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of chicken broth, sour cream, and melted butter. Stir until smooth and pour this mixture evenly over the stuffing in the crock pot. Do not stir after pouring.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, or on low heat for 6 to 7 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Fluff and serve: Once cooked, gently stir the stuffing with a fork to fluff it up. If the stuffing appears too dry, add the remaining 1/4 cup of chicken broth and mix gently. Serve the dish hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking with a meat thermometer – chicken should reach 165°F.
- Do not stir the layers before cooking to maintain stuffing texture.
- You can substitute green beans with other canned or fresh vegetables like corn or peas.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat sour cream and low-fat butter.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before serving.
