Description
Crockpot chicken & stuffing delivers comfort in a single pot, blending hearty ingredients with minimal effort. Home cooks can savor this classic dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, about 1 ½ lbs / 680 g)
- 1 package stuffing mix (6 oz / 170 g, such as Stove Top)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz / 300 g)
- 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
- 1 ½ cups frozen green beans or fresh broccoli florets (225 g)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping, 75 g)
- ½ cup sour cream (120 ml)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Lightly spray crockpot interior with non-stick coating to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleaning.
- Seasoning: Generously coat chicken pieces with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and freshly ground pepper, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Layering: Arrange seasoned chicken evenly across the crockpot base, creating a uniform foundation for the dish.
- Stuffing Application: Spread dry stuffing mixture completely over chicken, establishing a moisture-absorbing layer that will develop rich flavor during cooking.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and sour cream into a smooth, integrated sauce that will enhance overall dish moisture and taste.
- Liquid Integration: Pour creamy mixture uniformly over stuffing and chicken, guaranteeing complete coverage and thorough flavor penetration.
- Optional Vegetable Addition: Strategically place vegetables atop stuffing layer to introduce additional nutritional complexity.
- Cooking Process: Cover crockpot and cook on low temperature for 4-5 hours or high temperature for 2-3 hours, ensuring chicken reaches perfect tenderness and internal temperature.
- Cheese Finishing: During final cooking moments, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese to create a golden, appetizing surface with melted richness.
- Serving: Carefully shred or slice chicken, plate alongside flavorful stuffing, and optionally accompany with gravy or cranberry sauce for enhanced dining experience.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Generously spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal and seamless cleanup after cooking.
- Season Thoroughly: Coat chicken pieces completely with spice blend, massaging seasoning into meat to guarantee deep flavor penetration throughout each bite.
- Monitor Moisture Levels: Check chicken periodically during cooking to prevent dryness, adding extra broth if mixture appears too thick or beginning to stick.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add cheese during last 15-20 minutes of cooking to achieve perfect golden-brown melted texture without burning or becoming rubbery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg