Description
Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing with Green Beans is a comforting, easy-to-make one-pot meal combining tender chicken, flavorful stuffing, and crisp green beans. Perfect for busy weeknights, this wholesome dish offers rich flavors with minimal effort and cleanup, making it an ideal cozy dinner that satisfies protein, vegetable, and carb cravings all in one.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs (bone-in recommended for more flavor)
Stuffing
- 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix (herby, flavorful; gluten-free option available)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh or frozen green beans
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Seasonings
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth as substitute)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Finely chop the onion and garlic. Sauté them in a skillet with butter over medium heat just until fragrant and translucent to release their flavors, creating a savory base for the dish.
- Layer the Ingredients: Place the sautéed onion and garlic at the bottom of the Crock Pot. Lay the chicken breasts or thighs evenly on top. Sprinkle the stuffing mix over the chicken, then add green beans on the side or on top to ensure even cooking.
- Add the Liquids and Seasonings: Pour chicken broth evenly over the layers to keep everything moist and flavorful. Season with salt, pepper, and your choice of fresh or dried thyme or rosemary for an aromatic finish.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the stuffing is tender and fluffy. The green beans will be perfectly steamed by this time as well.
- Serve and Enjoy: Gently stir all components together to mix flavors. Serve warm, optionally topping the stuffing with a pat of butter for extra richness.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken pieces for enhanced flavor and juiciness.
- Do not overfill the Crock Pot to ensure even cooking and prevent soggy stuffing.
- Check seasoning halfway through cooking and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- For crisper green beans, add them during the last hour of cooking instead of at the beginning.
- Fresh thyme or rosemary offers a brighter flavor compared to dried herbs.
- This dish freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth to avoid drying out the chicken.
- Vegetarian option: substitute chicken with mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Gluten-free option: use gluten-free stuffing mix.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg