Easy and Tasty Crockpot Chicken Stuffing

Okay, friends, grab a warm drink and let’s talk about comfort in a crockpot. This Easy and Tasty Crockpot Chicken Stuffing dish is basically the culinary equivalent of wearing your favorite sweatpants on a lazy Sunday. There’s nothing fancy here – just honest, throw-it-together deliciousness that rewards you with some seriously satisfying grub. If you need something that cozies up your insides like a good hug, you gotta give this a shot.

This is where I spill the beans about my rather adorable little family and our absolute obsession with this recipe. So, picture this: It’s a dreary Wednesday, and I’ve got one of those mountain-sized laundry piles glaring at me. Enter this lifesaving crockpot recipe. My husband comes home, takes one whiff, and suddenly he’s grinning like he found a twenty in his jeans pocket. The kids? They’re at the table faster than you can say “weeknight dinner hero.” It’s so embedded in our life now that even our beagle slinks into the kitchen, hoping for leftovers.

Why You’ll Love This Easy and Tasty Crockpot Chicken Stuffing

Alright, let’s get real about why you need this recipe in your life. First, the set-it-and-forget-it vibe is perfect for those days when you’re barely holding it together. Second, it’s basically an edible hug — who doesn’t need more of that? And finally, if you’ve got a picky eater, this transforms them into a plate-scraping superstar. Trust me.

How to Make It

Alright, you cozy up with your crockpot, and I’ll just drizzle some random chatter on the side. You slap some chicken in there like you mean it — don’t worry about getting it perfect. It’s gonna hug the stuffing mix anyway. Dump in some stuffing mix — I always think it looks way too much, but do I ever use less? Heck, no. Splash some chicken broth over there like you’re channeling your inner Jackson Pollock. Throw in butter because, well, butter. Set it on low, and then go binge-watch your shows. Because you’ve earned it, my friend.

Ingredient Notes

– **Chicken Breasts:** Ideal for those “oops, forgot to thaw” moments. Chuck it in frozen if you’ve gotta.
– **Stuffing Mix:** Don’t bother getting fancy — that off-brand stuff works just as well and might just surprise you.
– **Chicken Broth:** The glue that binds it all. Once I forgot, and wow, it needed CPR.

Recipe Steps

1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your trusty crockpot.
2. Pour stuffing mix over the chicken.
3. Douse the whole thing with chicken broth. Go on, don’t be shy.
4. Dot some butter around on top. Butter is love, right?
5. Put the lid on, set that puppy to low, and walk away for 6-8 hours.
6. Come back and revel in your kitchen magician skills.

What to Serve It With

How about a little green action on the side? I’m talking veggies, not a cash salad. Mashed potatoes wouldn’t hurt either because why not go all-in comfort mode? Oh, and bread. Don’t skip that.

Tips & Mistakes

– Tip: Line your crockpot with foil if dishes are your nemesis.
– Mistake: Skimping on butter. Seriously. Don’t do it.

Storage Tips

Got leftovers? Congrats! Throw them in an airtight container and they’ll chill in your fridge for days — if they last that long. Cold chicken stuffing is like a post-midnight snack hero. Breakfast? Hey, no one’s judging here.

Variations and Substitutions

There are all kinds of ways to play this: swap in turkey for chicken if that’s your jam. You can even shake up the stuffing flavor — I once used one with cranberries and thought I’d moved to flavor town. Also, if no chicken broth is handy, wing it with a bit of white wine. Don’t tell anyone, but I’ve just used water in a pinch and it was still delish.

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Easy and Tasty Crockpot Chicken Stuffing

This easy and tasty crockpot chicken stuffing is perfect for a comforting family dinner with minimal prep time.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 6 cups bread cubes day-old or slightly stale
• ▢ 1 cup chopped celery
• ▢ 1 cup chopped onion
• ▢ 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
• ▢ 0.5 cup melted butter
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried sage
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
• In a bowl, mix bread cubes, celery, onion, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Pour the melted butter and chicken broth over the bread mixture and stir well.
• Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and stuffing is tender.
• Remove chicken and shred it or slice; mix with stuffing before serving.

Notes

For a crispier top, transfer the stuffing to an oven-safe dish and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes after crockpot cooking.