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This crock pot chicken and stuffing is the easiest comfort food you’ll ever make! Toss everything into the slow cooker and let the magic happen!

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Alright, so I don’t want to alarm anyone, but I often eat a bowl of Stove Top Stuffing for breakfast.

Hold up. Don’t leave me. I swear I’m not insane.

It’s just, as a kid, I never liked or ate oatmeal, but some days I needed something warm and hearty and…Stove Top Stuffing was there for me, man. And I never outgrew the habit.

Annnnnnyway. Let’s forget I said anything and instead talk about this Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing, which I swear is really good and totally normal and even though I eat weird things for breakfast sometimes, you can totally trust me.

You don’t trust me anymore, do you?

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I’m sure you have some weird food secret that you’ve never shared with the Internet before. I dare you to share it in the comments.

It’ll be like a little support group down there, all of us sharing our weirdness and coming together to stop the hate.

So, back to this slow cooker chicken and stuffing. It’s pure comfort food and it’s tossed together in a flash. Tastes like Thanksgiving dinner without all the work!

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Ingredient Notes:

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Stuffing Mix – Keep things simple and just grab a bag of the dried, seasoned cubed stuffing mix from the store! It’s quick and easy and works perfectly.

Chicken – You’ll add some seasoned chicken breasts to the crockpot to slow cook with the stuffing. When it’s all ready, you’ll shred the chicken and stuffing together!

Veggies – I like to add a bit of diced onion and celery to this chicken and stuffing recipe to add some extra flavors and variety!

Soup – You can use canned soup, or try my cream of chicken soup substitute or cream of mushroom soup subtitute) along with some chicken broth!

Seasoning – Ground sage will add lots of wonderful savory flavor to this chicken and stuffing recipe! You’ll also season the chicken breast with some salt and pepper.

What Readers are Saying!

“This has good to be one of the best recipes ever created for a crockpot. First it’s extremely simple to make. Next, it’s solves that ‘I want Thanksgiving dinner, but don’t want to make it conundrum’. Taste….spot on. FINALLY, and maybe the most important bonus of this recipe is the LEFTOVERS…” – Chuck

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How To Make Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing:

Mix: Add a bag of dry stuffing cubes (not Stove Top) to the slow cooker, along with some chopped celery and onion.

Soup: Stir in the cream of chicken soup, a bit of broth, and then season it with a little sage.

Chicken: Season your chicken with salt and pepper (feel free to add additional spices here!) and pop it right on top of the stuffing mix. The juices from the chicken will drip down and add moisture and flavor to the stuffing.

Slow Cook: After preparing the chicken and stuffing ingredients you can cover your crockpot and slow cook on low heat for 4 hours and 30 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through and shreds easily.

Shred the chicken together with the stuffing and serve! This crock pot stuffing and chicken recipe is like Thanksgiving goodness you can eat any time of the year!

Helpful TipS!

I would recommend putting the chicken on top of the other ingredients, not on the bottom!

A lot of readers have tried putting the chicken on the bottom (I have too, it seems like the obvious way to do it), but I don’t love it that way!

The chicken will release a lot of juice and if it’s at the bottom, the stuffing on the bottom is soggy and the stuffing on top is dry.

If you put the chicken on top of the stuffing, the juices will soak down into it and it’ll all come out with the right consistency!

Feel free to increase or decrease the liquids in this recipe to suit your tastes, but I’ve tested it and I think the amount I used is the best!

I recommend that you make this a whole big feast and serve it with my roasted sweet potatoes and pumpkin crunch cake to really bring home that Thanksgiving at random times of the year feel.

Or just be normal and eat it with a salad. Whatevs.

Hope you guys enjoy!

FAQs:

How to store chicken and stuffing?

You can keep this recipe stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days. It may get a little soggier over time.

Can I use frozen chicken?

I’ve never tried this recipe using frozen chicken. It could probably work but it may add more liquid than you’d want. I’d recommend using fresh chicken breast!

What size crockpot to use?

I used a 6-quart crockpot to make this slow cooked chicken and stuffing!

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Recipe

Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing

This crockpot chicken and stuffing tastes like a Thanksgiving dinner in one bite. Serve it alongside some sweet potatoes and green bean casserole for a real feast!

3.63 from 282 votes

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Prep5 minutes minutes

Cook4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Total4 hours hours 35 minutes minutes

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces dried seasoned stuffing cubes
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 20 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper more to taste

Instructions

  • Spray a slow cooker with non-stick spray.

  • Add the stuffing mix, onion, celery, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth to the slow cooker and stir to combine.

  • Sprinkle the sage over the top.

  • Lay the chicken breasts on top of the stuffing mixture and season with salt and pepper.

  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours 30 minutes or until chicken cooks through.

  • Shred the chicken with two forks or remove to a cutting board and slice into small pieces.

  • Stir everything together and serve.

Tips & Notes:

We use Pepperidge Farms bags of stuffing mix, not Stove Top in this recipe. Stove Top will likely turn to mush as it’s so small.

It’s tempting to put the chicken on the bottom of the slow cooker and the stuffing over the top, but we’ve found this results in mushy stuffing at the bottom and dry stuffing at the top. Highly recommend placing the chicken on top as directed.

If using our homemade cream of chicken soup, you’ll want a double batch.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 6servings| Calories: 695kcal (35%)| Carbohydrates: 89g (30%)| Protein: 53g (106%)| Fat: 13g (20%)| Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)| Cholesterol: 132mg (44%)| Sodium: 2022mg (88%)| Fiber: 4g (17%)| Sugar: 13g (14%)

Author: Karly Campbell

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:American

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FAQs

Can I put the crock pot dish in the oven? ›

The crocks are microwave, oven and dishwasher safe. Do not use on stovetop. Helpful Hint: Crocks are vulnerable to thermal shock, which is a condition caused by extreme changes in temperature. Never put a hot crock in cold water.

Can I put my crock pot liner in the oven? ›

We don't recommend using slow cooker liners in the oven. Slow cooker liners are purposefully made for slow cookers, while oven bags are designed and sized for pan-roasting large cuts of meat and meals in the oven. These products have different sizes and shapes, so it's best to use each for its intended purpose.

Do you need to add liquid to crock pot when cooking chicken? ›

Adding some liquid to the slow cooker is an essential step, and ensures that the chicken is tender and juicy.

Should chicken be cooked on high or low in a crockpot? ›

We found that the only way to cook chicken (and turkey) in a slow cooker is on the low setting and for a relatively short amount of time.

Can I use my oven instead of a slow cooker? ›

In comparison, when using an oven as a slow cooker, you'll typically set the temperature between 325°F (similar to the low setting) and 375°F (resembling the high setting). Opt for a heavy, oven-safe pot with a tight-fitting lid, like a Staub or Le Creuset Dutch oven, to mimic the moisture retention of a slow cooker.

What temperature is best for slow cooking in the oven? ›

Low Oven Temperature Water boils at 212F/100C, right? That means we want to slow-cook at 210F or 220F for an all-day cook or slightly higher 240F or 250F for a shorter cooking time. If you want to safely "hold" a dinner that's ready to eat but nobody's home yet, just lower the oven to 180F.

Can Reynolds crock pot liners go in the oven? ›

Before you say it's wasteful, think of how much water people waste when scrubbing (and scrubbing) crocks that just won't come clean. Neither is really ideal. According to Reynolds, these bags shouldn't be used for long-time food storage, in the oven, or more than once.

What is the high temperature in the oven for a crock pot? ›

Don't worry, the math is simple division. For low setting, divide the time by 4 and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. For high setting, divide the time by 2 and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Are oven bags and crockpot liners the same? ›

Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liners were specifically developed and sized for use in slow cookers, while Oven Bags were designed and sized to hold large cuts of meat for pan-roasting in the oven.

How do you keep chicken from drying out in a crock pot? ›

If the chicken is cooked too long, it will become dry (even if you use broth or water) and tough. That means the best way to keep chicken from drying out in a crockpot is to stop cooking it as soon as it reaches the proper internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Can you put raw chicken in a crock pot? ›

Yes, you can put raw chicken in a slow cooker! Slow cookers and Crock-Pots are designed to cook raw meats. The direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking time and steam created from the tightly covered container destroys bacteria, making slow cooking safe. You can put frozen chicken in a slow cooker, too!

Does chicken need to be fully submerged in crockpot? ›

When cooking meat or poultry, the water or liquid level should cover the ingredients to ensure effective heat transfer throughout the crock. Some manufacturers of slow cookers recommend adding liquid to fill the stoneware 1/2 to 3/4 full. Follow the manufacturer's recipes and directions for best results.

Is 3 hours in a slow cooker enough for chicken? ›

For a whole chicken – Place it in your slow cooker breast side down. Cover with the lid and cook on High for around 4-5 hours or Low for 6-8 hours. For bone-in pieces - Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on High for around 3-4 hours or Low for 4-6 hours.

How long does chicken take to cook in a crockpot? ›

Cover your crock pot and cook chicken breasts on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Chicken is done when the internal temp reaches 165 degrees F. Use chicken in your favorite recipes. Perfect for shredding!

Does chicken get more tender the longer you slow cook it? ›

Yes, chicken breast will become softer and more tender the longer it is cooked, provided it is cooked at a low enough temperature. If it is cooked at too high of a temperature, the chicken breast will become dry and tough.

Can you cook with a crock pot bowl on the stove? ›

A slow cooker pot can definitely be used in a regular stove. Just be sure to use the lowest heat setting possible, and make sure not to leave the pot unattended.

Can Reynolds slow cooker liners go in the oven? ›

Can you use slow cooker liners in the oven? Do not put a slow cooker liner in the oven, Instant Pot, microwave, air fryer, convection oven, toaster oven, grill, or other appliance. Also, note that slow cooker liners are not meant to be used as food storage bags.

Can I put a pot in the oven? ›

In order to identify if your plate, pot, cup or bowl is oven safe, you need to look for a special Oven-Safe symbol underneath. Some examples of the types of materials that are oven safe are: Metals such as stainless steel and cast iron. Avoid items with non-metal parts such as wooden or plastic handles.

Can I use my crock pot as a Dutch oven? ›

In a slow cooker, you select a high or low setting and let the machine do the work, while a Dutch oven braises on a stovetop or in an oven. Because the two methods are so similar, they're easily interchangeable.

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