Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Stuffing is a comforting dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with savory stuffing, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. The aroma of herbs and spices wafts through the air, while the golden-brown crust adds a satisfying crunch to each bite.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Stuffing: 1 package (12 oz) of herb-seasoned stuffing mix
- Broth: 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
- Vegetables: 1 cup of diced celery, 1 cup of diced onion
- Seasonings: 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
- Butter: 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, diced celery, diced onion, melted butter, and chicken broth. Mix well until the stuffing is evenly moistened.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Notes
- This dish can be made a day in advance; simply prepare the stuffing and chicken, then refrigerate overnight. Cook the next day as directed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free stuffing mix and ensure the broth is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: main-dish
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with stuffing
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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