Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is an easy comfort food you can make in one pot. With warm gravy, onions, and garlic, this easy chicken casserole makes the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Why this Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Casserole Recipe is a Keeper
This crockpot chicken and stuffing recipe is easy to put together, and makes a warm and comforting dinner. With creamy chicken and soft stuffing, it’s a great recipe for holidays and cold nights. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this recipe for chicken with stuffing:
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for chicken and stuffing slow cooker casserole are easy to assemble.
- Family Favorite: This rich, comforting chicken stuffing casserole recipe is a simple and delicious family dinner.
- Consistent Results: This crockpot stuffing and chicken recipe is warm and flavorful every time.
Can I Use Leftover Chicken or Frozen Chicken for this Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Recipe?
This quick recipe is a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken. You can also use fresh chicken breasts or use frozen chicken, as well. The cook time will have to be adjusted.
Ingredient Notes for Chicken and Stuffing Casserole in the Crockpot
- Chicken Breast: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts. Use leftover rotisserie chicken, or thaw frozen chicken breasts instead. It’s also possible to use chicken thighs.
- All Purpose Seasoning: Season the chicken with our recipe for all purpose seasoning.
- Cream Chicken Soup: Cream of chicken soup gives this meal its creamy texture. You can also use cream of mushroom soup.
See the recipe index below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing
- Prepare the stuffing mixture: Combine the dry stuffing mix, water, butter, milk, onion, celery, and green bell pepper in a bowl. Store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Assemble and reheat: When ready to serve, add the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the stuffing mixture. Cover and cook on low until heated through.
Special Equipment Needed for this Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing Recipe
- Crock Pot: Use a crock pot or slow cooker to make this casserole recipe.
Pro Tip to Love this Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe
Add your favorite herbs and spices to the stuffing mix for a unique flavor profile. Try adding dried thyme, rosemary, sage, or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
How to Make Chicken and Stuffing Casserole with Gravy in the Crock Pot
This delicious and easy chicken and stuffing crockpot recipe can also be made using the Instant Pot. Chicken stock, onions, and gravy are poured evenly over the top, making this seasoned chicken savory and comforting. You can even use boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts, or try a firmer stuffing. Follow the steps below to learn how to make this easy and delicious slow cooker recipe.
These are the basic steps for making chicken and stuffing casserole. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Place the Chicken Breasts in the Slow Cooker
In a skillet, sautee the onions until browned. Add chicken breasts in a single layer to the slow cooker, then add the onions and seasoning.
2. Make Gravy Mixture
In a mixing bowl, mix together the cream of chicken, cup of chicken broth, garlic and gravy mix. Pour on top of the chicken.
3. Cook the Chicken and Add Stuffing on Top
Add the stuffing mix on top of the cream of chicken mixture, and slow cook for a cook time of 6 hours or until chicken registers 165 degrees F. Shred and serve.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Chicken with Stuffing Crockpot Recipe
This chicken and stuffing is a complete meal.
- Storing: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: Reheat on the stove top or in the microwave until warmed through.
- Using Leftovers: The leftovers should be good for up to 5 days.
Chicken and Stuffing Crockpot Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Mashed Potatoes: Serve this dish over mashed potatoes.
- Tofu: For a vegetarian option, use tofu instead of chicken.
- Sour Cream: For a tangy flavor, add sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Stuffing: For firmer stuffing, leave the lid off the crock pot for the last 30-40 minutes of cooking.
Recipe FAQs
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Serve this recipe with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, Cheesy Bacon and Corn Casserole, and Green Beans Almondine. It also goes well with cranberry sauce or chicken and dumplings.
Store in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge and cook in your crock pot.
The chicken is done when it’s completely white and soft in the crock pot. Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or until an internal temp reaches 165 degrees F. If the mixture seems dry, add a bit more chicken broth.
Expert Tips to Love this Recipe
- Add Veggies: During the last few minutes, stir in some baby peas or canned corn.
- Thighs: If you like dark meat, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Variation tip: Cream of Mushroom soup or Cream of Celery soup can also be great if you prefer.You can also make this recipe in the oven.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Make this recipe can be in the Instant Pot instead. Saute onions on the saute mode, then follow the rest of the directions and cook on high for 25 minutes on manual. Quick release when done.
- Dietary consideration tip: Use low fat, low sodium cream of chicken soup and low sodium chicken broth, or gluten free stuffing mix.
- Stuffing and Green Beans: This easy recipe is delicious with potatoes, green beans and stuffing. Cook frozen green beans in the crock pot, or use canned green beans instead. You can also use fresh green beans, or cooked carrots instead of green beans.
- Make the Stove Top Stuffing: Instead of store bought stuffing, make the stuffing layer yourself using your favorite recipe.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
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Ingredients
- 2 Large Chicken Breasts
- ½ cup Onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon All Purpose Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Garlic, minced
- 1 Cream Chicken Soup, can
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Gravy Mix, packet dry
- 1 Stuffing Mix, box
Instructions
- In a skillet, sauté the onions until browned.
- Place chicken breast into slow cooker and add onions and seasoning.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the soup, broth, garlic and gravy mix. Pour over chicken.
- Add the stuffing crumbs and slow cook for 6 hours or until chicken reaches 165 degrees.
- Shred the chicken and serve.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Veggies: During the last few minutes, stir in some baby peas or canned corn.
- Thighs: If you like dark meat, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Variation tip: Cream of Mushroom soup or Cream of Celery soup can also be used if you prefer.
- Alternate cooking method tip: This recipe can be made in the Instant Pot instead. Saute onions on the saute mode, then follow the rest of the directions and cook on high for 25 minutes on manual. Quick release when done.
- Dietary consideration tip: Use low fat, low sodium chicken soup and broth, or gluten free stuffing mix.
- Green Beans and Stuffing: This easy recipe is delicious with potatoes and green beans. Cook frozen green beans in the crock pot, or use canned green beans instead. You can also use fresh green beans, or cooked carrots instead of green beans.
- Make the Stuffing: Instead of storebought stuffing, make the stuffing layer yourself using your favorite recipe.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
I love how easy this recipe is! Perfect for those busy days…and pure comfort food too!
One of our favorite comfort-food dishes. Love that I can throw it in the crockpot and have a dinner everyone enjoys!
This is the perfect crockpot meal. So easy and absolutely delicious!