Oh this is a classic comfort-food crockpot winner 😌🍗—tender chicken, savory stuffing, and barely any prep. Here’s a simple, reliable slow-cooker chicken with dry stuffing mix recipe that turns out moist every time.
Slow Cooker Chicken with Dry Stuffing Mix
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 box (6 oz) dry stuffing mix (chicken or herb flavor)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (optional but recommended)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional add-ins:
- 1 cup frozen green beans or mixed vegetables
- ½ cup sour cream (for extra creaminess)
- ½ tsp poultry seasoning or garlic powder
Instructions
- Prep the Slow Cooker
- Lightly grease the crockpot.
- Add Chicken
- Place chicken in the bottom.
- Season lightly with pepper (and optional seasonings).
- Mix the Sauce
- In a bowl, stir together cream of chicken soup, broth, and melted butter.
- Spread over the chicken.
- Add Stuffing Mix
- Sprinkle dry stuffing mix evenly over the top.
- Do not stir—this helps the stuffing steam instead of turning mushy.
- Cook
- Low: 5–6 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Chicken should be tender and reach 165°F.
- Finish & Serve
- Let rest 5–10 minutes.
- Fluff stuffing gently with a fork.
- Serve as-is or with a side salad or cranberry sauce.
Pro Tips
- Chicken thighs stay extra juicy if you’re cooking longer.
- If you like softer stuffing, add an extra ¼ cup broth.
- Want a crispy top? Transfer stuffing to a baking dish and broil 3–5 minutes.
Easy Variations
- Creamy Ranch: Add 1 packet ranch seasoning
- Cheesy: Sprinkle shredded cheddar during last 30 minutes
- Thanksgiving-Style: Add dried cranberries + sautéed onions
If you want, I can also give you:
- A 4-ingredient dump-and-go version
- A healthy, lower-sodium option
- Or a bone-in chicken version
Just tell me 😊
