Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

This 8-ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Casserole the is ultimate comfort food chicken dinner for any night of the week. Easy to prepare and full of homemade flavors, it's a recipe that's been loved in our family for several years.

A slow cooker meal is always a favorite in our household. They are easy to prepare in the morning and always yield flavorful homemade recipes from scratch. This Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is inspired by my Crockpot Chicken and Noodles recipe that is one of the most popular recipes on my site as well as has received over 1.5 million views on social media!

This slow cooker recipe is so simple to make with fresh veggies, chicken breasts or thighs, cream of chicken and celery soup, as well as boxed stuffing mix! You can customize the recipe by adding in any of your favorite veggies. I've also added in shredded cheddar cheese too for another delicious take!

When it comes to the crockpot, there are too many recipes I love to make. Try my Slow Cooker Cube Steak, Crockpot White Chicken Chili, and Slow Cooker Korean Beef - these are other fan favorites from the site that I hope you love too!

Why this Recipe Works

• 8 Ingredient Recipe: Minimal ingredients that can be kept easily in your pantry keep this recipe ideal for weeknights or busy weekends.
• Minimal Prep Time: Thanks to the slow cooker, this chicken recipe only takes 15 minutes to prepare. Let the machine do all the work for you!
• Customize with New Flavors: Add other vegetables, spices, and herbs to change this recipe easily! I also love using cornbread stuffing mix here.
• Perfect for a Entertaining: This casserole is great for entertaining since all of the flavors tend to be a crowd pleaser!

Ingredients

Scroll Down to the Bottom of this Post for Ingredient Amounts Listed in the Printable Recipe Card 

• Chicken Thighs or Breasts: Be sure to buy boneless skinless here. You can mix and match the cut of meat or stick to one type based on preference.
• Chopped Vegetables: Celery, onion and mushrooms are my pick. Add your favorites.
• Cream of Chicken Soup: Gives that creamy, classic broth flavor to the stuffing.
• Cream of Celery Soup: Infuses great vegetable flavor and richness to the recipe.
• Chicken Broth: Adds richness and keeps all of the ingredients moist.
• Poultry Seasoning: My secret ingredient for easy seasoning. You can also use a mixture of dried sage, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram.
• Stuffing Mix: Store-bought stuffing mix also makes this homemade recipe so simple to prepare.
• Butter: Adds richness in flavor and prevents the stuffing and meat from being too dry.

Tool's You'll Need

• Crockpot: Use a 6-quart or larger Crockpot. Ideally, an 8-quart Crockpot like this one fits the chicken in one layer.
• Liquid Measuring Cups
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Large Skillet 
• Cutting Board
• Chef's Knife

Pro Tip: My secret ingredient in this recipe is using poultry seasoning. It's a blend of dried sage, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and nutmeg. Use one spice blend rather than having to buy five or six at the store!

How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet on medium-high heat and sear 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet.

2. In the same skillet on medium-high heat, cook the vegetables, 2 to 3 minutes until just softened.

3. Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker with butter or cooking spray.
4. Add the chicken to the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Evenly add the vegetables over the top of the meat.

6. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the condensed cream of chicken soup, condensed cream of celery soup, poultry seasoning, and ½ cup of broth. Mix well until smooth.

7. Pour the soup mixture evenly over everything in the crockpot.
8. In a separate medium bowl, stir together the stuffing mix, melted butter, and remaining broth. Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the soup mixture in the crockpot.

9. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and stuffing is cooked and slightly crisp on top.
10. Once the casserole is done cooking, serve directly from the crockpot.

Oven Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

This delicious Crockpot casserole can easily be adapted to be made in the oven. Simply follow the recipe the same as the Crockpot and create the layers, chicken, vegetables, gravy, stuffing, in a 13"x9" baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through.

Expert Tips

• Avoiding mushy stuffing. Be sure to add only the measured amount of liquid or else you may have watery or liquidy stuffing. The slow cooker needs less liquid than a stovetop cooking method.
• Avoiding dry stuffing and chicken. Add a ½ cup of extra broth at a time during cooking if you are noticing the meat or stuffing is dry.
• Sear the chicken for extra flavor. This step is optional, but for more depth of flavor, try searing the meat first before putting into the slow cooker.
• Swap Cream of Celery Soup for homemade. You can swap the canned soup for my homemade cream of mushroom soup recipe.
• Use frozen veggies in a pinch. This recipe also works great with frozen vegetable medley to make it easier at meal prep time.
• Flexible cooking times. You can cook this on high heat for 3 to 4 hours or low heat for 6 to 8 hours until the protein is cooked through.

Storage & Freezing Instructions

When it comes to storing the leftover crockpot chicken and stuffing, place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for a couple of minutes until warm.

I don't recommend freezing this recipe, it will compromise the texture of the stuffing and become mushy.

Variations and Substitutions

• Reduce the sodium. Use lower sodium broth instead of regular chicken broth if looking to reduce the salt content.
• Change the stuffing. Try also using boxed cornbread stuffing mix too, another delicious variation on the recipe!
• Add other spices and herbs. Use any dried or fresh herbs, spices and seasonings you like. Sometimes I add cayenne pepper for a bit of spice.
• Top with cheese as desired. If you love an ooey gooey cheesy topping, sprinkle with shredded cheddar 30 minutes before serving.
• Add other vegetables. I've also made this recipe with fresh or frozen corn, peas, and green beans. All are delicious!

What to Serve with Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

There are so many side dish recipes that pair perfectly with this slow cooker chicken and stuffing.

Gremolata green beans and Outback-inspired House Salad are two of my favorites. Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions is also a versatile side dish that's full of flavor and pairs perfectly with it. If you love Brussels sprouts, my Glazed brussels sprouts are a crowd-winning favorite recipe and my easy cooked vegetables are great to add to any weeknight meal.

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