4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing

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This tasty 4 ingredient slow cooker chicken with stuffing recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're looking for a fuss-free meal. Simply dump all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do the work for you.

4 ingredient slow cooker chicken with stuffing on a plate with green beans.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This slow cooker chicken and stuffing recipe is so easy to make, you can literally dump everything in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinner time. The chicken comes out perfectly moist and tender, and the stuffing is flavorful and fluffy.

This is the perfect meal for busy families or anyone who wants a delicious and hassle-free meal.

Simple recipe with only 4 ingredients. This makes it easy to make, even if you're short on time. You probably stock the ingredients in your pantry most of the year too!
Great option for busy weeknights. When you don't have a lot of time to cook, this is a great recipe to reach for. Just dump everything in the slow cooker before heading to work, and it will be ready and on warm when you get home.
Slow cookers are perfect for cooking chicken breast. They help to keep the chicken moist and tender, even if you cook it for a long time. This is important for this recipe, as you want the chicken to be cooked through but not dry.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Ingredients Needed for 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken with Stuffing
How to Make 4 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing
Serving Suggestions for Crockpot Chicken with Stuffing
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Substitutions and Variations
Equipment
Storage and Reheating
Tips for Success
Frequently Asked Questions
Food Safety
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Ingredients Needed for 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken with Stuffing

Use any brand of stuffing mix that comes in the 6 oz size box, to include cornbread. You can also use a homemade stuffing mix, but you'll need to add seasonings like butter, chopped celery, onion, poultry seasoning, and salt so that it has flavor.

Whether you use the stuffing box mix or homemade stuffing mix, this is an easy meal to prepare.

Chicken breasts - Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the best results. Chicken tenderloins are great also.
Cream of Chicken condensed soup - Any brand.
Chicken Stock - Any chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water.
Stove Top Stuffing Mix - Or, any brand of stuffing mix.

Some Great Add In Ideas

The basic recipe is just four ingredients. However, you can get creative with these additions:

Poultry Seasoning - Add about ½ teaspoon of Bells Poultry Seasoning, or our Poultry Seasoning Substitute.
Cayenne - A ¼ teaspoon of cayenne will give your slow cooker chicken and stuffing a little extra flavor.
Vegetables - More chopped vegetables give some additional texture to the dressing. You can add in ¼ cup each of chopped onion and celery.
Seasonings - Use any additional seasonings you think you'd like to add, such as Italian Seasoning, Dry Ranch Seasoning, etc.

meat in a bowl, can of cream soup, broth, and stove top.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make 4 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

This recipe is a great "fix and forget" meal because you can prepare it before leaving for work in the morning. You can even use frozen chicken if you forget to defrost it the night before!

Layer Ingredients In The Slow Cooker

Start with the chicken. Rinse the chicken off and lay it in the bottom of the slow cooker.
If adding any extra seasoning or raw vegetables (like chopped onion or celery), sprinkle them on top of the uncooked chicken.

Add Soup and Broth

Empty the can of condensed cream of chicken soup on top of the chicken. Break it up and spread it around.
Pour in the chicken broth.

soup and broth in a crockpot on top of thighs or breast meat.

Sprinkle Stuffing Mix On Top

Set aside about ½ cup of the stuffing mix. Sprinkle the rest of the stuffing mix over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
Press the stuffing down with the back of a spoon, or lightly mix the stuffing into the cream of chicken soup and broth directly below it.
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of stuffing mix on top.
Cover the slow cooker and set the heat to LOW for 8 hours, or HIGH for 4 hours. Serve hot with a salad or side vegetable.

stuffing mix sprinkled on top of crockpot ingredients.

Serving Suggestions for Crockpot Chicken with Stuffing

This 4 ingredient slow cooker chicken with stuffing recipe is great on its own, but you can also serve it with some of your favorite sides, such as:

4 ingredient slow cooker chicken with stuffing in a crockpot with a ladle for serving.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Substitutions and Variations

Here are a few substitutions and variations using this 4 ingredient slow cooker chicken with stuffing recipe as a base:

If you don’t have cream of chicken soup, you can substitute any condensed cream soup, such as cream of celery, or cream of mushroom.
If you don’t like condensed soup, you can also substitute sour cream instead.
This recipe works great with cornbread stuffing mix, herb stuffing mix, or even the cubed bread stuffing.
If you use cubed stuffing, taste test to make sure the seasonings are enough, you may need to add ¼ cup each of chopped celery and onion, as that's not included in the stuffing bread cube bags.

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this chicken and stuffing crockpot recipe.

Storage and Reheating

Slow cooker chicken and stuffing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw the dish overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat in your microwave.

Tips for Success

You can easily add some chopped celery, onion or any additional chopped vegetables while preparing this slow cooker chicken and stuffing recipe.
You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat when making this chicken and stuffing crockpot recipe.
Kick this recipe up a notch and add y ½ teaspoon of poultry seasoning to the soup mixture.

Frequently Asked Questions

I forgot to defrost the chicken! Can I use frozen chicken breasts in this recipe?

Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts in this chicken and stuffing crockpot recipe. You'll need to allow for an additional 45 minutes in the crockpot on low, about 30 minutes on high.

What if I don't have a slow cooker?

No problem! You can also make this chicken and stuffing crockpot recipe in the oven. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the dish for 30-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the stuffing is heated through.

I don't have broth on hand, what can I use

If you don't have chicken broth, you can substitute water. Adjust your seasonings by taste, your crockpot chicken and stuffing may need more salt when you use water instead of broth.

Food Safety

Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
Wash hands after touching raw meat.
Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
Never leave cooking food unattended.
Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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