Enjoy a comforting dinner of appetizing Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing. This delicious and easy recipe features tender chicken, savory stuffing, and vegetables in creamy gravy.
This is a comfort food recipe, just like our Slow Cooker Chicken & Potatoes.
If there is an easy button for dinner, I want it! Once I saw how simple it is to throw your ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work, I made 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—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 Tater Tot Casserole.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- SAVORY COMFORT FOOD: This dish is a crowd-pleaser. It's comforting, familiar, and appeals to all, making it a great, inexpensive recipe for family gatherings or potluck dinners.
- EASY PREP: Crockpot chicken and stuffing is incredibly easy. You can quickly assemble the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work for you. It's the perfect option for busy days.
- VERSITILITY: You can customize the recipe to suit your taste. Add vegetables like carrots, celery, or onions for extra flavor and nutrition. You can also experiment with different herbs and spices to create a dish your family loves.
Ingredient Notes
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
Substitutions
- You can use frozen green beans instead of fresh green beans for your slow cooker chicken recipe. 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. (Broccoli 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.
Instructions
- Prep. To start your crock-pot chicken, spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add Veggies. Place the carrots and green beans on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add Chicken. Place chicken on top of vegetables and season it with salt and pepper.
- Make Sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, condensed cream of chicken soup, and water. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Add Stuffing. Finally, add the dry Stove-Top stuffing mix on top of the chicken and soup mixture. Drizzle with melted butter.
- 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.
My 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 the chicken to 165 degrees F. We use a digital cooking thermometer to check, and it comes out perfectly!
- Most newer crockpots run hot. If you have an older slow cooker, you may need to increase the cooking time.
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. Simply 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 want 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.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, chicken thighs are wonderful for making slow-cooker chicken and stuffing. They add a nice, rich flavor.
For ease of serving, we recommend boneless, skinless chicken in this recipe.
This chicken and stuffing recipe recipe is designed for a 6-quart crock pot.
Opening the lid of your crock pot during cooking extends the cooking time by at least a half hour, so we don't recommend it.
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Printable Recipe
Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing Recipe
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 cups green beans (we like to use fresh, but frozen will also work)
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds boneless,skinless chicken breasts (chicken thighs are also good)
- 1 10.75-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 10.75-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
- ¼ cup water (or chicken stock)
- 1 6-ounce box of dry stuffing mix
- ¼ cup butter
- sea salt and pepper (to taste)
Optional Stuffing Ingredients
- ½ cup onions (diced)
- ½ cup celery (diced)
- ½ cup mushrooms (chopped)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup cooked sausage (crumbled)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the carrots and green beans on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place chicken on top of vegetables and season it with salt and pepper.
- Add the dry stuffing mix on top of the chicken and soup mixture. Drizzle with melted butter.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 5-6 hours or 2.5-3 hours on HIGH heat.
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Notes
- 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.
- Most newer crockpots run hot. You may need to increase the cooking time if you have an older slow cooker.
Roxanne says
Made this and everyone loved it. Great recipe.
Erin Henry says
So glad it was a hit, Roxanne! Thanks for letting us know how much!
melissa says
Great meal - my husband loves stuffing and this meal is one he really appreciates!
Erin Henry says
Awesome! We love it for its ease and flavor.
Kristen says
I just made this for dinner and wow, this is better than any chicken I grew up eating or have been able to make. It was so tender and the stuffing was incredible as well.
Natasha says
This concept of chicken and stuffing together - having those flavors meld and cook together is brilliant! This would be a lovely Thanksgiving idea for a smaller family as well. Thank you!
Erin Henry says
Exactly, Natasha. These flavors go so well together, and it does make an easy Thanksgiving meal for a smaller family.