Description

A comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs and flavorful, buttery stuffing that cooks together for an easy, hands-off weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

4–6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
6 oz (about 6 cups) classic herb stuffing mix
2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried sage
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: ½ cup (50 g) chopped celery

Instructions

Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or lightly butter it to prevent sticking.
Optional: Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and celery in 1 tbsp butter until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, combine stuffing mix, chicken broth, melted butter, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Stir until stuffing absorbs liquid but is not soupy. Fold in sautéed veggies if used.
Spread half of the stuffing mixture evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Place chicken thighs on top of the stuffing in a single layer.
Cover chicken with the remaining stuffing mixture, gently pressing it down.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and stuffing is tender.
Optional: Broil the top in the oven for 3-5 minutes to crisp the stuffing edges.
Serve directly from the slow cooker, scooping portions with chicken and stuffing.

Notes

Use bone-in chicken thighs for juiciness; sauté aromatics for deeper flavor; do not open slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature; broil stuffing top for crispy edges if desired; adjust broth if stuffing looks dry before cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4-5 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (includes
Calories: 350
Fat: 12
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 2
Protein: 30

Keywords: slow cooker chicken, stuffing recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, crockpot chicken, weeknight meal, one-pot meal