Description
Comfort classics from 1980s kitchens shine in this nostalgic Chicken and Stuffing recipe, blending hearty flavors with minimal prep. Effortless cooking delivers a comforting meal that connects you to cherished culinary memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Stuffing Ingredients:
- 1 box (6 ounces/170 grams) stuffing mix
- 1 2/3 cups (400 milliliters) chicken broth
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 ounces/284 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Gently arrange chicken breasts in the slow cooker base, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Create a creamy sauce by thoroughly whisking cream of chicken soup with milk until smooth and consistent.
- Pour the velvety sauce directly over the chicken, making sure each piece is generously coated.
- Prepare the stuffing mixture by combining dry stuffing mix with chicken broth, stirring until the ingredients are fully integrated and moistened.
- Carefully distribute the prepared stuffing mixture across the chicken, covering the surface evenly.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the dish to simmer and develop rich flavors for 6 hours.
- Once cooking time is complete, verify the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption and that the stuffing has absorbed the surrounding liquids.
- Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and enhance overall taste and texture.
Notes
- Swap low-sodium cream of chicken soup for a healthier version that reduces salt intake without compromising flavor.
- Consider using boneless, skinless chicken thighs as an alternative protein option with more robust taste and tenderness.
- Enhance the herb profile by sprinkling dried thyme or rosemary over the stuffing mix for deeper, more complex seasonings.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety, using a meat thermometer to check doneness accurately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg