Crock pot Summertime Thanksgiving in a Bowl
This Crock pot Summertime Thanksgiving in a Bowl is an easy, all-in-one slow cooker dish that brings together tender chicken breasts, herby stuffing, and a creamy sauce made with sour cream, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup. It's a wonderfully simple recipe that requires minimal preparation and delivers maximum comfort—ideal for busy families or anyone craving Thanksgiving dinner without the fuss. Simply layer everything into your slow cooker, set it, and enjoy a satisfying meal that tastes like a proper Sunday roast
Watch: Crock pot Summertime Thanksgiving in a Bowl
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Original method: 4–5 hours on Low in crock pot
Ingredients
- 4 whole chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Approximately 600–800 g total
- ½ tsp salt
To taste
- ÂĽ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
To taste
- 1 pinch dry ranch seasoning(optional)
Original recipe uses 'a dash or 2' to taste. Adjust as desired.
- 170 g Stove Top stuffing mix, one box, uncooked
Add the dry stuffing mix directly to the slow cooker. Do not prepare according to box instructions first.
- 120 ml sour cream
Add in the final 15–20 minutes of cooking for best flavour, or mix with broth and soup at the start.
- 80 ml chicken broth
Low-sodium or regular, as preferred
- 295 g cream of chicken soup, one tin, undiluted
Tinned cream of chicken soup
Method
- 1
Place the 4 chicken breasts into the base of your slow cooker.
~5 minsTip: For extra flavour, you may optionally brown the chicken in a hot frying pan for 2–3 minutes per side before adding to the slow cooker.
- 2
Sprinkle the chicken with salt, black pepper, and dry ranch seasoning to taste.
~2 minsTip: The original recipe mentions using 'a dash or 2' of ranch seasoning, so adjust according to your preference.
- 3
Add the uncooked Stove Top stuffing mix, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup directly over the chicken. If desired, mix the sour cream with the broth and soup before adding; alternatively, reserve the sour cream to stir in at the end.
~5 minsTip: Do not prepare the stuffing mix according to box instructions. The slow cooker's moisture will cook and soften the stuffing.
- 4
Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours, or on High for 2.5–3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender, and the stuffing is soft and infused with the creamy sauce.
~4 hrs 30 minsTip: The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
- 5Optional step
If you reserved the sour cream, stir it in gently during the final 15–20 minutes of cooking.
0Tip: This helps preserve the fresh sour cream flavour.
- 6
Serve warm, spooning the creamy stuffing and sauce over the chicken breasts.
~5 minsTip: If desired, shred or slice the cooked chicken to mix throughout the stuffing.
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can place all ingredients in the slow cooker the night before, cover, and refrigerate. In the morning, place the pot directly into the slow cooker base and cook on Low. Add 30 minutes to the cooking time to account for the cold start. Alternatively, remove from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking for a more standard cooking time
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