This Chicken Stuffing Slow Cooker meal is amazing and hearty! A true home cooked meal you won't be able to keep your hands off and your family will love it too!
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This right here is comfort food at its finest, and all out of a slow cooker! And even better its a dump and go, which translates to so easy and even those who claim they can't cook can totally make this meal.
If you ask me, slow cooker meals are the best dinners for busy moms and their families.
In the whirlwind of modern life, juggling family, work, and personal time can feel like an endless balancing act. For busy moms, especially, finding the time to prepare a wholesome dinner every night can seem like an insurmountable task. Enter the slow cooker – the unsung hero of the kitchen that offers a solution to this perennial problem. Slow cooker meals have emerged as a lifesaver for many mothers, offering convenience, flexibility, and, most importantly, delicious, home-cooked meals without the stress. Here's why slow cooker meals are the best dinner option for busy moms:
1. Time-Saving Convenience
One of the most significant advantages of slow cooker meals is their ability to save time. Busy moms can simply throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning, set it, and forget it until dinner time. This means no more rushing to prepare dinner after a long day of work or chauffeuring the kids to various activities. With minimal prep time in the morning, moms can focus on other priorities throughout the day, knowing that dinner is taken care of.
2. Flexibility in Preparation
Slow cooker meals offer unparalleled flexibility in meal preparation. Whether it's a hearty stew, flavorful chili, or tender pot roast, the slow cooker can handle a wide range of dishes with ease. Moms can adapt recipes to suit their family's preferences, dietary restrictions, and ingredient availability. Plus, slow cooking allows flavors to meld together over time, resulting in rich, delicious meals that are sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
3. Nutritious and Flavorful Meals
Contrary to popular belief, slow cooker meals are not only convenient but also nutritious. By using fresh, wholesome ingredients, moms can create balanced meals that are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Additionally, slow cooking preserves the nutrients in food better than other cooking methods, ensuring that families receive maximum nutritional benefit from their meals. Plus, the low and slow cooking process allows flavors to develop fully, resulting in dishes that are bursting with deliciousness.
4. Minimal Cleanup
Another appeal of slow cooker meals for busy moms is the minimal cleanup involved. Unlike traditional cooking methods that often require multiple pots, pans, and utensils, slow cooker recipes typically involve only one pot – the slow cooker itself. This means less time spent washing dishes and more time for moms to relax and unwind after a hectic day.
5. Economical
In addition to saving time and effort, slow cooker meals are also economical. By using inexpensive cuts of meat and affordable pantry staples, moms can stretch their grocery budget further without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. Plus, slow cooking tenderizes tougher cuts of meat, making them more palatable and budget-friendly.
6. Stress-Free Meal Planning
With slow cooker meals, meal planning becomes a breeze. Moms can plan their weekly menu around slow cooker recipes, knowing that they can prep ingredients ahead of time and have dinner ready when they need it. This eliminates the last-minute scramble to figure out what to make for dinner and reduces the temptation to resort to unhealthy takeout or convenience foods.
In conclusion, slow cooker meals are a game-changer for busy moms looking to provide their families with delicious, nutritious dinners without the stress and hassle of traditional cooking methods. With their time-saving convenience, flexibility, and ability to create flavorful, wholesome meals with minimal effort, slow cookers have earned their rightful place as a must-have kitchen appliance for any busy household. So, the next time you find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood, let your slow cooker come to the rescue and enjoy a stress-free, home-cooked meal with your loved ones.
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Ok, here is how I made the Slow Cooker Chicken Stuffing
Ingredients: Chicken Stuffing
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken
- 10.5 oz water
- 2 oz lipton onion soup mix
- 1 1/2 tsp onion minced
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 tsp celery seed
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 12 stuffing mix any will do
Instructions: Chicken Stuffing
- Place chicken in the slow cooker
- In a large bowl place all ingredients and mix well, waiting to mix in the stuffing mix last.
- Once mixed, place mixture on top of the chicken.
- Cook for 4-6 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165. Your slow cooker times may vary so make sure to pay attention to not over cook.
- *stir bottom mixture half way through
Side Ideas:
Serve with roasted potatoes and carrots like shown in this video tutorial, or a nice side salad.
Crazy Busy Mama Tip:
Want some veggies but not mushy? Try this tip- Place aluminum foil on top of meat and poke a few holes in it and place those seasoned veggies on top and wrap it up so the steam from the slow cooker cookes those veggies. They will steam and be crisp and perfectly done when the rest of the slow cooker meal is ready to enjoy.
Video Tutorial: Chicken Stuffing
For those who love a step by step video tutorial on how to put this recipe together, here is one for you below.
Also, if you try this recipe and love it I would so appreciate it if you would leave a comment below and rate the recipe a 5-star to let me know how it was! That helps me know what kind of recipes you want to see more of.
Chicken Stuffing
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken
- 10.5 oz water
- 2 oz lipton onion soup mix
- 1 1/2 tsp onion minced
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 tsp celery seed
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 12 stuffing mix any will do
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker
- In a large bowl place all ingredients and mix well, waiting to mix in the stuffing mix last.
- Once mixed, place mixture on top of the chicken.
- Cook for 4-6 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165. Your slow cooker times may vary so make sure to pay attention to not over cook.
- *stir bottom mixture half way through
Video
Notes
Nutrition
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Think I’ll be doing this as a quick Thanksgiving.
I love dressing, and this is so easy and delicious!
I made this recently and it was AMAZING!!! So moist and full of flavor and an absolutely delicious hit around teh dinner table. My family is already asking when we will have it again.
Thank you for sharing such delicious recipes with all of us!
Love this instead of traditional turkey dressing.
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The recipe says “12 stuffing mix any will do.” Did you mean a 12 oz package?
Yes 12 oz
I want to try this one. I have done this sort of recipe in the past and have no doubt it the chicken part will work out great.
The veggie part though is GENIUS! I definitely will try this. Curious if it works with roasts as well to avoid them too mushy. The video was super helpful as I am a kinesthetic learner.
Will definitely give it a try.
We are definitely a stuffed Turkey kinda family so this will be a nice way to simplify things for an weekday meal
Easy to prepare and so good with the chicken. Add a little cranberry sauce on the side. Love the onion soup flavor in the stuffing