4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing (Dump & Go)

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing is a simple slow cooker meal with tender chicken covered in creamy stuffing. The hands-off cooking time makes it worth making when you need dinner ready with very little work. As it cooks, the broth and cream of chicken soup soak into the stuffing, making it soft and savory. I like making this on busy days when I can add everything to the crockpot and move on with other tasks.

Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

• Four ingredients: You only need chicken breasts, stuffing mix, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup.
• Hands-off cooking: The crockpot does most of the work after you combine the ingredients.
• Tender chicken: The chicken cooks on low or high until it is cooked through and tender.
• Comforting texture: The stuffing becomes soft as it cooks with the broth and soup.
• Simple cleanup: Everything cooks in one crockpot, with only one bowl needed for mixing.

How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Mix the stuffing mix, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup in a bowl, then pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook in the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Check that the chicken is cooked through and tender before serving it warm.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 box stuffing mix
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can cream of chicken soup

Directions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
2. In a bowl, mix the stuffing mix, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup until well combined.
3. Pour the stuffing mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Serve warm and enjoy.

How to Serve Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Serve Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing as a complete comfort-food dinner with a simple vegetable side. Green beans, steamed broccoli, peas, or roasted carrots all work well with the creamy chicken and soft stuffing.

You can also add a crisp green salad to bring a fresh texture to the meal. For a casual dinner, serve it straight from the slow cooker with iced tea, lemonade, or water.

This dish is a good choice for a busy weeknight because it can stay warm in the crockpot until mealtime. Spoon some of the stuffing and chicken onto each plate so every serving gets both parts of the dish.

How to Store Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Let leftovers cool, then place them in a covered container in the refrigerator. Store them for 3 to 4 days, and keep the chicken and stuffing chilled when they are not being served.

To reheat, warm individual portions in the microwave until hot throughout. You can also reheat the leftovers in a covered oven-safe dish, checking that the chicken and stuffing are heated all the way through.

Freezing is an option if you have extra portions, but the stuffing may soften further after thawing. Thaw frozen leftovers in the refrigerator before reheating, and use them within a safe storage period.

Tips for Making Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

• Use the right dish size: Make sure the chicken fits in a single layer on the bottom of the crockpot so the stuffing mixture can cover it evenly.
• Mix before pouring: Stir the stuffing mix, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup until combined before adding it to the crockpot.
• Keep the lid closed: Avoid lifting the lid during cooking so the slow cooker can maintain its heat.
• Choose your cooking setting: Use low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, as listed in the recipe.
• Check the chicken: The chicken should be cooked through and tender before you serve it.
• Serve it warm: The stuffing is soft and comforting right after cooking, so serve the meal while it is warm.

Variations

• Ingredient swap: As an option, use a different flavor of boxed stuffing mix if you want to change the taste while keeping the same basic method.
• Add-in: For an optional extra, stir in a vegetable that cooks well in a crockpot, such as peas or chopped carrots. This is not part of the main recipe.
• Different cooking method: You can try preparing the dish in another covered cooking vessel, but the main recipe is written for a crockpot and gives directions for low and high settings.

FAQs

Can I Make Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing With Chicken Thighs?

Chicken thighs can be used as an option instead of chicken breasts, but the recipe was written with 4 chicken breasts. Cooking results may vary depending on the size and amount of chicken used.

Can I Make Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Ahead Of Time?

You can mix the stuffing, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup ahead of time and keep the mixture covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook. Add the chicken and stuffing mixture to the crockpot when you are ready to start the recipe.

Can I Freeze Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing?

You can freeze leftovers, although the stuffing may have a softer texture after thawing. Thaw the food in the refrigerator, then reheat it until hot throughout before serving.

How Can I Tell When the Chicken Is Done?

The recipe says the chicken is ready when it is cooked through and tender. Check the thickest part of the chicken before serving, especially if the breasts are different sizes.

Can I Double This Recipe?

Doubling the recipe may require a larger crockpot so the ingredients are not packed too tightly. Keep the chicken in an even layer when possible, and make sure the chicken is cooked through and tender before serving.

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