Description
This Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing recipe offers a comforting, all-in-one meal that is perfect for a hassle-free dinner. Tender whole chicken is slow-cooked over a bed of aromatic vegetables with buttery seasoning, then paired with flavorful stove top stuffing cooked right in the crockpot. The result is juicy, seasoned chicken alongside fluffy, savory stuffing—a perfect home-cooked meal with minimal prep and hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium celery ribs, diced
Main
- 5 pounds whole chicken (cleaned and prepared with cavity emptied)
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 ounces box stove top stuffing (any flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables and chicken: Place the diced carrots, onion, and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker. Set the whole cleaned chicken on top of the vegetables, discarding any contents inside the chicken cavity.
- Season the chicken: Pour the melted butter evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle the poultry seasoning and paprika on top, then rub the seasonings all over the chicken thoroughly. Add salt and pepper if desired for extra flavor.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high heat for 5 to 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Prepare for stuffing: Carefully remove the cooked chicken and transfer it to a platter. Cover with foil to keep warm. Drain all the liquid from the slow cooker except for about 1.5 cups, leaving the cooked vegetables inside the cooker.
- Cook the stuffing: Add the entire box of stove top stuffing mix into the slow cooker with the retained liquid and veggies. Stir thoroughly to combine, then cover again and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Once cooked, fluff the stuffing with a fork.
- Serve: Slice the chicken as desired and serve alongside the stuffed vegetables. Optionally, return the sliced chicken to the slow cooker for a nice presentation. Enjoy your hearty Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing!
Notes
- Make sure to discard any giblets or contents inside the chicken cavity before cooking.
- You can customize the stuffing flavor to suit your taste preference.
- Adding salt and pepper is optional and can be adjusted based on dietary needs.
- Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Use the reserved cooking liquid to ensure the stuffing remains moist and flavorful.
- This meal can be prepared in advance and reheated for convenience.
