Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing: A Nostalgic 1980s Comfort Food Classic
A comforting, nostalgic dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy days! This recipe brings back the simplicity of 1980s slow-cooker meals with tender chicken, creamy soup, and savory stuffing—all cooked to perfection with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix (like Stove Top)
- 1 ⅔ cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Prep the slow cooker: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and milk. Pour over the chicken.
- Add stuffing: In another bowl, mix stuffing and chicken broth. Spoon evenly over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours).
- Serve: Fluff stuffing gently and serve warm.
Notes
✔ Use thick-cut chicken breasts for even cooking.
✔ For extra flavor, add a pinch of thyme or garlic powder to the stuffing mix.
✔ Don’t stir during cooking—layering ensures the stuffing stays fluffy.
✔ Check doneness at 5 hours—chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Calories: 257 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 2g |
- Fat: 6g |
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g