Slow Cooker Chicken, Stuffing and Gravy

By Sarah Olson

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Nov 07, 2016Updated Nov 13, 2023

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All the holiday flavors in this Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing recipe! Layer chicken, gravy, stuffing, and cranberries for a complete holiday meal.

chicken breasts, stuffing and cranberries in a slow cooker.

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Hi again! If you are like me you can’t get enough of the holiday flavors. This meal has just about everything you need for an easy dinner. Chicken, gravy, stuffing AND even cranberries in this beautiful meal.

chicken breasts, chicken gravy packets, stuffing mix, cranberries, water and melted butter.

I start by whisking two gravy packets and water together. I use a little less water than the package says because the chicken will let off plenty of liquid, and we don’t want this to be watery. I add about 2 pounds of chicken breasts. Use as much chicken as you will need for your family, 1.5 pounds will work fine in this recipe too!

chicken breasts and gravy in a slow cooker.
chicken breasts, gravy and stuffing in a slow cooker

Then I add a box of Stove-Top® stuffing, dried cranberries and melted butter.

I cover the slow cooker and let that cook for 6 hours on low.

lid on slow cooker with chicken and stuffing in it.

Below is what the dish looks like all done. The chicken is tender, the gravy has thickened and the stuffing is steamed and soft. Aren’t the cranberries beautiful in this?!

close up of chicken, gravy, stuffing and dried cranberries

I know I serve a lot of my meals with steamed green beans, but they are so good and easy!

chicken breast with stuffing on plate. Green beans on the side.
serving a chicken breast with stuffing from a slow cooker.

If you are having a small Thanksgiving or Christmas, I think this dish would work well, and a heck of a lot less dishes too! Have a great week!

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chicken breasts with stuffing in a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Chicken, Stuffing and Gravy

1 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 5
By: Sarah Olson
This Chicken and Stuffing recipe is perfect for when you're craving holiday flavors but not all the work.
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Equipment

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1.74 oz chicken gravy mixes, Two – .87-oz. pkgs.
  • 2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts, 1½-2 lbs (3-4 chicken breasts)
  • 6 oz Stove-Top® stuffing mix , (I used chicken)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, sweetened or not
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted

Instructions 

  • Whisk the water and chicken gravy packs together (in the crock or a bowl; see notes); add to slow cooker.
  • Add the chicken breasts into the gravy.
  • Sprinkle the stuffing mix atop the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the cranberries over the stuffing.
  • Drizzle over the melted butter over everything.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Sarah’s Notes

If you have a silicon whisk, the water and gravy mix can be whisked in the slow cooker, otherwise do this in a separate bowl to prevent scratching the crock insert. Pour into the slow cooker once combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 595.93kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.42g | Protein: 41.71g | Fat: 30.88g | Saturated Fat: 13.07g | Cholesterol: 149.79mg | Sodium: 747.95mg | Potassium: 482.85mg | Fiber: 1.78g | Sugar: 10.87g | Vitamin A: 562.22IU | Calcium: 58.84mg | Iron: 2.7mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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36 Comments

  1. Anonymous says:

    Quick and easy to make . I make it without the cranberries . I like the fact it’s also budget friendly.

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  2. Kimberlee Van Horn says:

    Can you use Pepperidge Farm stuff mix instead?

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    1. Sarah Olson says:

      I believe Pepperidge farm’s stuffing size is 12 ounces, I would only use half of it.

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  3. sue bombay says:

    i need to reduce the recipe for 1 person, 2 skinless thighs, 1 packet of gravy?

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    1. Sarah Olson says:

      That sounds about right.

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  4. Cathy says:

    1 star
    Followed recipe and ended up with no gravy, mushy dressing and over cooked chicken. My husband would not even it it.

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    1. Barbara W. says:

      1 star
      Yes just made this and had the exact same outcome; no gravy, mushy dressing and chicken that was so dry you couldn’t swallow it!

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  5. Marilyn says:

    Can you use jar chicken gravy?? And how much? 1-2 jars?

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    1. Sarah Olson says:

      I would do 2 jars if I was to try.

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  6. Sue says:

    What about fresh cranberries instead?

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    1. Sarah Olson says:

      You can! They may leave little stains on the top of the dish. But I’m sure it will be good.

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    2. Jamie says:

      Can I use craisins from ocean spray

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      1. Sarah Olson says:

        Yes, those are dried cranberries.

  7. Beverly Hill says:

    Can I cook the chicken slow cooker on high?

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    1. Sarah Olson says:

      Yes, it will be fine on high 🙂

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  8. Janice R Nilsen says:

    Can I use frozen cranberries? Would it be too sour.

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    1. Sarah Olson says:

      I think they would be too sour.

      Reply