This easy crockpot chicken and stuffing casserole with green beans is what happens when lazy meets legendary. It's creamy, savory, and the kind of dump-and-go dinner that makes it look like you tried (you didn't). Bonus: there's a vegetable in it, so it totally counts as balanced.
Table of Contents
- 🎥 Watch how to make this dump-and-go dinner
- 🗝️ Here's why slow cooker chicken and stuffing is a keeper
- 🧾 Ingredients you'll need for slow cooker chicken and stuffing casserole
- 📖 Recipe
- 🔪 How to make crockpot chicken, stuffing, & green beans
- 🍽️ Serving Suggestions for Overachievers
- 📚 If You Liked This, You'll Probably Love These Too
- 💬 Comments
🎥 Watch how to make this dump-and-go dinner
Want to see just how lazy you can be and still call it cooking? Press play. I'll show you how to toss it together like a pro.
🗝️ Here's why slow cooker chicken and stuffing is a keeper
Easy crockpot chicken and stuffing takes just 5 minutes of effort and lets the slow cooker do the rest. In 8 hours, you'll be serving up old-fashioned comfort food-green beans and all-without breaking a sweat.
- It can also be made in the oven - instructions below.
- Requires zero brain cells. Dump, press a button, walk away. That's it.
- Uses ingredients you probably already panic-bought and forgot about. Looking at you, cream of chicken soup.
- Green beans are involved, so it's technically healthy. Don't question it.
- Casserole = leftovers = tomorrow you don't have to cook. Boom. Math.
- Your picky eaters will mysteriously inhale it. No negotiations, just clean plates.
- Perfect for when you're too tired to be impressive. But still want credit.
🧾 Ingredients you'll need for slow cooker chicken and stuffing casserole
Let's keep this simple, shall we? No need to overthink it-it's just a few basic ingredients, stacked in a crockpot like the lazy legend you are. If you can open a can without drama, you're already halfway there.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - The star of the show. No bones, no skin, no excuses.
- Canned or fresh green beans - Because adding a vegetable makes us feel better about ourselves.
- Boxed stuffing mix - Any brand you love (or the one that was on sale).
- Chopped onion - Adds flavor and the illusion of effort.
- Cream of chicken soup - The Southern casserole starter pack.
- Sour cream - For that rich, creamy texture you pretend isn't mostly fat.
- Chicken stock - Keeps it juicy. Dry stuffing is a crime.
- Chopped green chiles (optional) - For a little kick... or for when you're feeling spicy and passive-aggressive.
Be sure to download the free Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Casserole Kitchen Cheat Sheet with tips, FAQs, variations, and more!
📖 Recipe
Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing with Green Beans Recipe
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- 2 pounds boneless chicken breast, or thighs
- ½ cup chopped onion, optional
- 4 ounces green chiles, chopped, optiona but yummy
- 6 ounces cornbread stuffing mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- 1 pound green beans, optional
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper - go easy on the salt because there's plenty in the soup and stuffing mix.
- Spray the slow cooker with a cooking-spray so clean up will be easy.
- Add the chicken to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Spoon onions and chiles over the top, if desired.
- Sprinkle the dry stuffing mix over the top of the chicken.
- Mix the sour cream, half the chicken stock, and the undiluted cream of chicken soup until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture over the top of the stuffing layer.
- Add the green beans. You can add them to the top or skooch the chicken over and add them to the side.
- Pour the remaining chicken stock over the top.
- Cover and cook for 8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165F.
Oven Instructions
- Spray a casserole dish with no-stick spray.
- Heat 1 ¼ cups of the stock to boiling and add it to the stuffing mix. Set aside.
- Layer the cooked green beans and chicken breast in the bottom. This works best if you've shredded the chicken or cut it into bite sized pieces.
- Cover with the onions and chiles.
- Mix the cream of chicken soup and the sour cream. Spoon over the chicken and onion mixture.
- Cover with the stuffing.
- Bake at 400F for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
Notes
- If you are making this in the oven please be sure to pre-cook the chicken (and green beans if they're fresh)!!
- Cream of celery, cream of mushroom, or cream of asparagus all work well in place of the cream of chicken soup.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
🔪 How to make crockpot chicken, stuffing, & green beans
If you can layer things in a crockpot and remember to plug it in, you've basically mastered this recipe. No stirring, no searing, no culinary degree required.
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- Drop the chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker. No need to get fancy-they're just here to do their job. Spoon the chopped onion and optional chiles right over the top like you're layering flavor... not effort.
- Sprinkle the dry stuffing mix evenly over everything. Yes, dry. No, you don't need to moisten it first. The crockpot will handle it-just like you handle everything else.
- Dump the green beans on top. Spread them out if you're feeling extra, or just let them fall where they may. It's a casserole, not a sculpture.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the sour cream, half the chicken stock, and the undiluted cream of chicken soup until it's smooth and judgment-free.
- Spoon that creamy mixture over the stuffing layer like you're frosting a slow cooker cake. Pop the lid on, set it to low, and go live your life while dinner handles itself.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions for Overachievers
Since the green beans cook right along with the chicken you really don't need anything else. If you're turning this into a big family dinner then try -
- Mashed potatoes
- Sweet potatoes or candied yams with marshmallows
- Cloverleaf rolls or buttermilk biscuits
- No bake pumpkin pie
📚 If You Liked This, You'll Probably Love These Too
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Denise Powell says
Honestly this has become such a family favorite they may vote it to have it for thanksgiving dinner! My church friend and neighbor had a death in the family so I took over all the ingredients for a double batch and they all loved it! Your site has become my daily comfort news. I love all of your bread recipes! Thank you!
Mikie D says
Could this be made with a whole chicken? Would you make any changes?
Marye says
It could be. No, I don't think there's be any changes - you'd just need to be careful of the bones.
lois b shofstahl says
I cant wait to make if after I lose my holiday gain. Looks easy peasy. I like the option to double or triple the recipe. I hate doing the math.
R says
I hate the taste of sour cream what can I substitute?
Marye says
Try 3/4 cup of milk.