Description
Comfort meets convenience in this heartwarming Slow Cooker Swiss Chicken Casserole, blending creamy textures with rich, savory flavors. Simple ingredients and minimal prep make this dish a perfect weeknight dinner that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
Liquid and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)
Seasoning and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix (such as bread crumb stuffing)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in the slow cooker, generously seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to enhance the meat’s natural flavors.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking together cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, and sour cream until smooth and well-blended.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the seasoned chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute shredded Swiss cheese across the sauce layer, allowing it to melt and create a rich, velvety texture during cooking.
- Prepare stuffing mix by combining with melted butter, ensuring the mixture is lightly moistened for optimal consistency.
- Spread the buttered stuffing uniformly over the cheese layer, creating an even top coating.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, until chicken becomes fork-tender and fully cooked.
- Once completed, carefully remove the lid and let the casserole rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve hot, accompanied by steamed vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Swap Swiss cheese with alternatives like Gruyère or provolone for different flavor profiles or dietary needs.
- Use gluten-free stuffing mix or breadcrumbs to make the recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate wheat sensitivities.
- Lower sodium content by selecting low-sodium cream of chicken soup and reducing added salt during seasoning.
- Enhance protein intake by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, which adds extra nutritional value without compromising creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg