Description
Slow Cooker Chicken with Stuffing is the ultimate comfort dish, featuring tender chicken enveloped in savory stuffing. Perfect for busy nights or family gatherings, it’s a warm, delicious hug on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 package traditional herb stuffing mix
- 2 stalks fresh celery, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Fresh thyme and rosemary to taste
Instructions
- Dice the onion and celery. Let chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions and celery until tender (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine stuffing mix with sautéed veggies. Gradually pour in chicken broth, mixing until moistened but not soggy.
- Layer seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Season generously with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Spoon stuffing mixture over the chicken, pressing down gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, brown the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker. Swap traditional stuffing for cornbread or add vegetables like carrots for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.