Description
This Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing recipe is a comforting, easy-to-make meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with a creamy mixture of cream of chicken soup, stuffing mix, and sour cream, topped with nutritious green beans, creating a wholesome one-pot dinner that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or your favorite side.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3-4 large chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper
Stuffing Mixture
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (6 oz) box stuffing mix
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup water (divided)
Vegetables
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen green beans
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then arrange them evenly in the crockpot to form the base layer.
- Mix the Stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, stuffing mix, sour cream, and half of the water (about ⅜ cup). Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well blended.
- Assemble Layers: Spread the prepared stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Next, add the frozen green beans on top of the stuffing layer. Pour the remaining water over the green beans to keep everything moist during cooking.
- Cook on High: Set the crockpot to cook on high heat for 4 hours, allowing the chicken to cook through and the stuffing to absorb the flavors.
- Cook on Low: Alternatively, cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours. Stir the stuffing occasionally during this time to ensure even cooking and avoid clumping.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the crockpot chicken and stuffing alongside mashed potatoes or your preferred side dish for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh chicken breasts that are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Occasional stirring on low heat helps prevent the stuffing from becoming too dense.
- You can substitute green beans with other vegetables like frozen peas or mixed vegetables based on preference.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave or oven.
- If thicker stuffing is desired, reduce the water slightly next time you prepare this dish.
