Description
Mouthwatering 4-ingredient slow cooker chicken with stuffing delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Simple ingredients combine for a comforting meal that satisfies you with hearty home-style cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10.75 oz (305 g) can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup (120 ml) no-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 6 oz (170 g) box stuffing mix
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer across the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring even distribution and light seasoning.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour chicken broth over the chicken to create a moisture-rich cooking environment that will tenderize the meat during the slow cooking process.
- Sauce Fusion: Whisk cream of mushroom soup with water until achieving a smooth, homogeneous mixture that will coat and enhance the chicken’s flavor profile.
- Stuffing Integration: Incorporate dry stuffing mix into the soup blend, thoroughly saturating the breadcrumbs and eliminating any dry components.
- Layer Assembly: Carefully spread the moistened stuffing mixture evenly across the chicken, creating a flavorful and protective top layer.
- Cooking Cycle: Cover and set the slow cooker to high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 6-7 hours, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop rich flavors.
- Doneness Check: Confirm chicken is fully cooked by verifying an internal temperature of 165°F and observing opaque, easily shredded meat texture.
- Resting Phase: Allow the dish to rest briefly after cooking, enabling juice redistribution and maximizing overall flavor and tenderness.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate the chicken and stuffing alongside steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Optimize Chicken Placement: Spread chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and consistent flavor absorption throughout the dish.
- Liquid Ratio Matters: Add just enough broth to create moisture without drowning the chicken, preventing soggy texture and maintaining optimal tenderness.
- Temperature Check Critical: Always confirm chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature to guarantee food safety and prevent potential foodborne illnesses.
- Resting Period Enhances Flavor: Allow dish to sit 5-10 minutes after cooking, enabling juices to redistribute and creating more succulent, flavorful meat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg