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Slow Cooker Chicken with Stuffing

A hands-off, comforting meal featuring tender chicken, savory stuffing, and a creamy mushroom sauce, all cooked together in one pot for a fuss-free dining experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5–2 lb) Substitute thighs for more richness.
  • 1 box stuffing mix (cornbread or herb flavor) Gluten-free stuffing can be used if needed.
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth Plus a bit more if your stuffing mix is very dry.
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup Swap for cream of chicken or a homemade roux + milk for a fresher taste.
  • 0.5-1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5-1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tsp mixed poultry seasoning)
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely chop the onion and dice the celery.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Assemble
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the stuffing mix, chopped onion, diced celery, dried thyme, and rosemary. Stir in the melted butter.
  2. Pour about ¾ cup of the chicken broth into the stuffing mixture and stir until it’s moist but not soggy. Add a splash more if your stuffing looks too dry — it should hold together but not be soupy.
  3. Pack the stuffing mixture over the chicken in an even layer.
Cooking
  1. In the same measuring cup, mix the cream of mushroom soup with the remaining broth until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the top of the stuffing and chicken.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and pulls apart easily.
Rest & Serve
  1. Uncover and let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to let the stuffing set slightly.

Notes

If your stuffing mix calls for additional butter or liquid, account for that to avoid over-wetting. Fresh herbs can replace dried at a 3:1 ratio.