Hearty and Tasty Chicken and Stuffing

Hearty and Tasty Chicken and Stuffing hits all the right spots when it comes to tucking into a plate of amazing comfort food.

The stuffing is reminiscent of the holidays, but this meal is perfect for a hectic weekday because you can throw it into a slow cooker that does all the work for you.

Within a matter of hours, you’ll have a delicious one-pot dish of filling food that is perfect for soothing your hunger and nerves.

Set the timer, go about your day, and come home to a scrumptious dinner that’s already made!

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Why I love Hearty and Tasty Chicken and Stuffing?

• This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. If you have a lot of mouths to feed and it’s a busy day, you’ll appreciate this dish.
• You only need 5 ingredients and a crockpot. A chicken and stuffing crockpot recipe that’s stunning? How can anyone NOT love that?
• This meal is also affordable, which is a major plus for anyone that wants to eat well on a budget. 

Does stuffing add flavor to chicken?

Think about a Thanksgiving turkey and the stuffing that is typically added to it when it bakes. Chicken is also poultry and the same rule applies to it, too. So, yes, stuffing really does add a powerful amount of flavor to the chicken.

How can I make my chicken more flavorful?

One of the best ways to enhance the flavor of chicken is to properly salt and pepper the meat. However, adding chicken broth to the cook is a whole other level of taste. This recipe incorporates the broth and the other ingredients have enough salt and pepper components to do the rest of the job.

Do you put stuffing in the chicken before or after cooking?

You will want to cook the stuffing with the chicken to pull out the best flavor. If you were going to roast a chicken, you’d want to add stuffing to the inside of it. This recipe uses a slow cooker, so you want to put the stuffing on top of the chicken before you set the timer and cook it.

Should stuffing be moist before baking?

Ideally, you want to moisten the stuffing before cooking so that the stuffing won’t be too dry. That’s why this chicken and stuffing recipe calls for combining the stuffing with soup and water before it goes into the crock pot.

How to serve Hearty and Tasty Chicken and Stuffing?

Crock pot chicken and stuffing spends a lot of time becoming the perfection that it is. So, grab a big serving spoon, some bowls, and dig in! If you want to add a side of broccoli or carrots, that would be pretty tasty, too.

Cooking Tips:

• Be sure that the stuffing is evenly moistened to avoid any overly dry bits while it cooks.
• Try to cover the chicken entirely with the stuffing so that each piece gets a direct hit of extra flavor.
• Remember to manage cooking time for the crock pot. Set on high for six hours or set on low for eight hours.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breasts
• Chicken broth
• Cream of onion soup
• Water
• Stovetop chicken flavored stuffing

How to make Hearty and Tasty Chicken and Stuffing:

Step 1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, and pour the chicken broth over them.

Step 2. In a bowl, mix together the soup, water, and stuffing.

Adding the soup.

Adding the water.

Adding the stuffing.

Step 3. Spread the stuffing mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.

Step 4. Place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on low for 6-8 hours before serving.

Serve warm!

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How to store Hearty and Tasty Chicken and Stuffing?

Use an airtight, shallow dish to store this meal. If your casserole dish comes with a sealable top, just place it on top and stick it in the fridge. 

How to reheat Hearty and Tasty Chicken and Stuffing?

You can put a portion of the chicken and stuffing into a microwave-safe dish and zap it for 2 minutes. If you want to reheat bigger portions, you can use the oven. Preheat it to 350℉ and let it heat up for about 20 minutes. Cover it with foil to keep the stuff from drying out.

How much does Hearty and Tasty Chicken and Stuffing last on the fridge?

After cooking this dish, it will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days. However, it also freezes well. So, if you think it will be around longer than that, consider freezing it for up to 3 months.

Can I make ahead Hearty and Tasty Chicken and Stuffing?

This dish can be made a day in advance. You can build the dish in a slow cooker and stick it in the fridge (cover it first) to cook the next day.

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