Creamy Chicken and Stuffing Casserole Recipe
This comforting Chicken and Stuffing casserole combines tender chicken breasts or thighs with a creamy, flavorful stuffing topping. Cooked slowly in a crock pot, this hearty dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a cozy family meal, delivering moist chicken and a rich, savory stuffing all in one pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Stuffing Mixture
- 1 box stuffing mix (6 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the chicken breasts or thighs evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to season thoroughly for a flavorful base.
- Arrange in crock pot: Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer to prepare for slow cooking.
- Prepare stuffing mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the stuffing mix, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth, stirring until fully blended to create a creamy topping.
- Layer over chicken: Evenly spread the stuffing mixture over the chicken in the crock pot, covering the chicken completely for moist cooking.
- Cook slowly: Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the chicken and stuffing warm alongside your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using chicken thighs results in juicier meat compared to chicken breasts.
- You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade version or a healthier alternative to reduce sodium.
- Adding chopped vegetables like celery or onions to the stuffing mixture can enhance flavor and texture.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free stuffing mix.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
