Make a whole dinner easily in your crock pot. It's not only easy, but delicious, satisfying and comforting, especially on those cold days that are coming soon.
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (can be browned if desired before adding to crock)
1 1/2 T. Italian seasoning
salt and pepper
10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
8 oz. sour cream, (1 c.)
6 oz. box stuffing mix
3/4 c. chicken broth or stock, divided
2 c. fresh green beans
Optional additions:
1/2 c. onions, diced
1/2 c. celery, diced
1/4 c. dried cranberries
1/2 c. crumbled sausage, (cooked or raw)
2 t. dry rosemary
poultry seasoning
Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Place on the bottom of a lightly greased crock pot.
In a large bowl, stir together soup, sour cream, stuffing and about half of the chicken broth/stock.
Add stuffing and green beans to the crock pot, placed side by side or layer the stuffing on top of the chicken, then the green beans. Add choice of additions, if desired.
Cook on High for 4 hours, or on Low for 6-7 hours.
Serve with choice of potatoes and gravy, if desired.
4 servings.
Tips:
*For a stuffing with more moisture, add the remaining chicken broth/stock, stir, and heat for an another 10 minutes. For a firmer stuffing, leave the lid off the crock pot for the last 30-40 minutes of cooking time. Use foil to cover the chicken to keep it moist.
**To keep vegetables separate from the stuffing, place a layer of aluminum foil on top of the chicken and stuffing which will allow you to lift up and remove the green beans and give the stuffing a stir if desire. , It also keeps them separate from one another.
Poking holes in the foil will allow the green beans to steam.