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This easy Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing recipe includes seasoned chicken with savory stuffing and vegetables. Serve it casserole style or with gravy and mashed potatoes! (PLUS, it’s also Instant Pot friendly!)
Prefer to use the oven?! Try my oven-baked Chicken and Stuffing Casserole Recipe, and my sure to try my Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs!
Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing
I think I’ve made it more than any other recipe on my blog. This meal is perfect for anyone who’s busy and needs a quick dump and go dinner. (And I do believe that is all of us.)
I love mixing this up and serving it casserole-style, or pairing it with homemade mashed potatoes and easy chicken gravy.
BONUS: I’ve updated this post to be Instant Pot friendly! (It was originally published in 2014.)
The ingredients are super simple, so let’s start with that.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt/Pepper
Stuffing Ingredients
- Cream of Chicken Soup – You can also my my 15- minute homemade version.
- Sour Cream- See below for substitutes
- Stuffing Mix- Such as Stove Top
- Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- Green Beans- Fresh or Frozen
Optional Stuffing Additions:
- Onions
- Celery
- Dried Cranberries
- Sausage- Cooked or Uncooked. I use Brown ‘N Serve Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage Links, found in the freezer section.
- Rosemary
Sour Cream Substitutes
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Mayonnaise
- 1 cup evaporated milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken.
Other Vegetable Options Include: Carrots, Corn, Baby Potatoes, and Broccoli.
👉You may also serve this with Gravy and Mashed Potatoes as well!
Crock Pot Method
See recipe card below this post for instructions on how to make it in the Instant Pot
Season the chicken. Place on the bottom of a lightly greased Crock Pot.
Combine the stuffing ingredients and place over or next to the chicken Add the vegetables.
Heat on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-7.
See below for tips on regulating the consistency of the stuffing according to your preference.
Stuffing Consistency
For Firmer Stuffing
If you like your breadcrumbs still very much intact and firm, use more stuffing, up to 12 ounces.
If your stuffing is too moist:
- Leave the lid off for the last 30-40 minutes of cooking to let some of that moisture escape.
- You can also pop the stuffing in a 400º oven for 10-15 minutes to brown up the top.
Prefer to use the oven?! Try my oven-baked Chicken and Stuffing Casserole Recipe!
My Favorite Crock Pot
This is the Crock Pot that I have. it also automatically switches to warm once the cooking time is up, and you can sear meat right on the stove-top with it.
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- Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs
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- Chicken Parmesan
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- Baked Chicken Thighs
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- Beefaroni
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Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts,
- 1.5 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
- Salt/Pepper
- 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup, low sodium
- 8 oz. sour cream,, (equivalent to 1 cup)
- 6 oz. box stuffing mix, (Just the mix. No water, etc.)
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh green beans, See notes
Optional stuffing additions:
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled sausage, cooked
- 2 teaspoons dry rosemary
Equipment
Instructions
- Note: There are 2 sections below, one for the Crock Pot Cooking Method, followed by the Instant Pot Cooking Method.
Crock Pot Method
- Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place on the bottom of a lightly greased Crock Pot.
- In a large bowl, mix together the soup, sour cream, stuffing mix, and *half* of the chicken broth.
- Add the stuffing and green beans to the Crock Pot. (You can place them all side by side or layer the stuffing on top of the chicken, followed by the green beans.)
- Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6-7.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, gravy, and buttermilk biscuits if desired.
- If you’d prefer additional moisture, add the rest of the chicken broth, stir, and heat for an additional 10 minutes.
- For firmer stuffing, leave the lid off the crock pot for the last 30-40 minutes of cooking. Use foil to cover the chicken to keep it moist.You can also pop it in a 400 degree oven for 10-15 minutes to brown up the top.
- Optional: Serve with gravy and mashed potatoes if desired.
Instant Pot Method
- Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour 3/4 cup chicken broth into the Instant Pot and top with chicken, overlapping as needed.
- Seal the vent, and press the “manual” or “pressure cook” button and set the timer to 14 minutes for frozen chicken, or 8 minutes for fresh/defrosted chicken. Ensure the pressure seal valve is secured in place and closed.
- As the chicken cooks, gently combine the stuffing mix, cream of chicken soup, and the sour cream in a separate bowl until just combined. Don’t over-mix.
- Once the chicken timer goes off, turn the quick release valve on the pressure cooker and wait for the steam to escape. Press the cancel button to turn the off the unit.
- Open the lid and ensure that chicken is fully cooked. You’ll notice a lot of moisture at the bottom, this is needed for the stuffing to cook.
- If using frozen green beans, place them on top of the chicken, seal the pressure valve, and press the “manual” or “pressure cook” button again and set the timer for 2 minutes. Release the valve, let the steam escape, and then add the stuffing on top. (If using fresh green beans, add them at the same time as the stuffing.)
- Replace the lid and seal the pressure valve. Press the “manual” or “pressure cook” button and set the timer to 4 minutes. This will heat up the stuffing. (Since the stuffing will absorb the moisture, the pressure cooker won’t steam again.)
- Once finished, release the valve once more and let the steal escape. Remove and serve!
Notes
- Prefer to use the oven?! Try my oven-baked Chicken and Stuffing Casserole Recipe! And try my Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs next!
- For the sausage, I use Brown 'N Serve Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage Links, found in the freezer section.
- Frozen green beans may also be used but become very soft in the Crock Pot by the end. You may choose to add them halfway through.
- If you prefer to keep your vegetables separate from the stuffing, place a layer of foil over the chicken and stuffing.
- This will allow you to lift up and remove the green beans and give the stuffing a stir if you'd like, while also keeping them separate from one another.
- Poking holes in the foil allows the green beans to steam in the Crock Pot.
- Be sure to serve this with my Smooth and Creamy Homemade Mashed Potatoes and 10 minute Chicken Gravy Recipe.
Nutritional info includes the optional stuffing ingredients listed as well.
Nutrition
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So the chicken can go in raw? I bouqght perdue chicken breast and put them right from the package, is the correct?
You got it Stephanie!!!!!
Can this be made in a pressure cooker?
Hi Amelia,
I’m thinking that you probably could but I’m not sure what the method for that would be unfortunately. I found some pressure cooker stuffing recipes on Google, and some chicken ones, but I’m not initially seeing any where you cook them both in there at the same time. Doesn’t mean it can’t be done though! 🙂
Question – does it have to be Stove Stop Stuffing? Can you use a small bag of pepperidge farm stuffing? Sorry my family is not a fan of stove top but they love pepperidge farm. This looks great and I really really want to try it.
Hi Amy! You can definitely use Pepperodge Farm!!! absolutely 🙂 I hope you and your family love it!!
Did you try Pepperidge Farm? How did it work?
Hi Susan,
I’ve used many different kinds of stuffing brands before, Pepperidge Farm being one of them- it works beautifully!
Do you use the dry seasonings that come in the stuffing mix?
Hi Cheryl,
I don’t recall seeing separate dry seasonings with stuffing mix before but including them should be just fine, and probably the best way to go!
Hey! This looks super yummy! Quick question.. I put the free beans on top of the stuffing then chicken on top of that? I’m guessing when you stir it the green beans get mixed in the stuffing? The pic you posted has them on the side so I’m trying to figure that part out:) my kids would like it better if it wasn’t mixed together.. Maybe I can put the greenbeans on the side of the stuffing? I’m kinda new with a crock pot..
Thanks!
Hi Cherie!
I would try to pile to off to the side – that way when you mix your stuffing now and then (if you can) the green beans will stay separated, and those don’t require stirring. I hope your family enjoys it!!
Hi,
So I am a very picky eater and I do not like green beans. Can I leave these out? If so, do I need to modify the recipe at all?
Hi Jodi! You can definitely omit the green beans without altering the recipe 🙂 Feel free to toss in carrots if you like those, but it’s not necessary- enjoy!!
Could you add Carrots & Green beans?!
Hi Stephanie,
Yes- you could definitely add carrots and green beans, the recipe actually calls for green beans and carrots make a great addition as well! 🙂
can I make this with frozen chicken??
Hi Kim! I haven’t tried it with frozen chicken, I’d probably defrost it first either in the microwave or by putting it in a ziplock bag and running warm water over it until defrosted! 🙂
HI, I use frozen breasts all the time, it works out perfectly every time!
Hi Marcia! I’m so glad, I’ve heard the same thing from others as well about using the frozen chicken! Excellent 🙂 Thanks for the comment, and have a great week!
I’ve made this twice with frozen chicken (flash frozen costco brand). It turned out great.
Kind of strange because it did not require additional cooking time. In fact the first time I made it was a little overcooked at 4 hours. I do have a brand new crockpot, maybe it cooks extra hot.
Hi Deb!! I’m so happy that it cooks quickly for you and that you’ve enjoyed it twice! Mine also tends to cook on the quicker side. The source I obtained it from indicated to cook it longer, so in hopes of avoiding potentially under-cooked chicken, I’ve erred on the side of safety in the instructions, haha! Thank you for the comment! 🙂
How would you prep this for a freezer meal? Can sour cream even be frozen? I’m new…
Hi Nikki! Once the meal is made, you can freeze it in portion sizes- I do it all the time 🙂 ENJOY!
i forgot to get sour cream! i have greek yogurt, can i use it in place of sour cream do you think?
Hi Ashley! You definitely can, it’d be healthier that way too! 🙂 enjoy!!!
Hey! do you have to cook the chicken before putting it in the crock pot?
Hey Michelle!! Nope! You can put it in as-is and it will cook nice and tenderly in the crock pot! ENJOY!!!!!