Description
A hearty, hands-off slow cooker dinner featuring tender chicken, savory stuffing, and rich, flavorful gravy. Perfect for weeknights, family meals, or holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 oz pre-made stuffing mix
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, optional
- Optional: ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place chopped vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange chicken on top and pour chicken broth over. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before done, prepare stuffing with some cooking liquid and add on top of chicken.
- Stir gently, cook until heated through, and check seasoning.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with chicken, stuffing, and gravy.
Tips:
Sauté vegetables for extra flavor, but it’s optional.
For thicker gravy, stir a slurry of flour and water into the slow cooker before finishing.
Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)