Description
This comforting Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing recipe combines tender chicken breasts slow-cooked to perfection in a creamy mixture of cream of chicken soup and sour cream, topped with a buttery stuffing mix. It’s an easy, hands-off meal perfect for busy days, served best with mashed potatoes and vegetables for a complete family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Cream Sauce
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 ½ pounds)
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces each)
- ½ cup sour cream (122 grams)
- ¼ cup diced white onion
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
Stuffing Topping
- 1 box chicken stuffing mix (6 ounces)
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker lined with a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
- Add Cream Soup and Sour Cream: Pour the two cans of condensed cream of chicken soup evenly over the chicken breasts. Add the ½ cup of sour cream on top and use a rubber spatula to gently swirl the soup and sour cream together to create a creamy mixture covering the chicken.
- Add Onion and Parsley: Sprinkle the ¼ cup of diced white onion and the tablespoon of dried parsley flakes evenly over the creamy chicken mixture.
- Prepare and Add Stuffing Topping: In a small bowl, combine the 6-ounce box of chicken stuffing mix with the ¼ cup of melted salted butter. Toss well to coat, then sprinkle the mixture evenly on top of the chicken and sauce in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or alternatively on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring it’s fully cooked and tender.
- Optional Stuffing Texture: For a firmer stuffing texture, uncover the slow cooker during the last 45 minutes of cooking. This step is optional as the stuffing won’t become crispy but will firm up slightly to improve texture.
- Season and Serve: Before serving, season the dish with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot alongside mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable for a hearty meal.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Using a slow cooker liner makes cleanup much easier.
- You can substitute fresh parsley for dried if preferred, but adjust quantity accordingly (use about three times more fresh parsley).
- If you want a crispier stuffing topping, you can transfer the cooked mixture to a baking dish and bake uncovered at 375°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Ensure the chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for food safety.
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed green beans or a fresh vegetable medley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
