Yes—you can place raw chicken directly into a slow cooker with dry stuffing mix and not stir it, and it will still cook safely and turn into a comforting, one-pot meal. This method is a classic “dump-and-go” crockpot hack that many home cooks use for easy dinners like Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing.
However, there are key tips to ensure it turns out moist, flavorful, and safe—not soggy or undercooked.
✅ How It Works (The Science)
The raw chicken releases juices as it cooks, which combine with added liquid (usually broth or water) to hydrate the stuffing mix from above.

The stuffing mix on top stays fluffy, while the bottom layer absorbs savory chicken broth—creating a casserole-like texture.
No stirring needed: Disturbing it can make the stuffing gummy.
📌 This mimics baked chicken and stuffing—but with zero hands-on time4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (raw)
1 (6 oz) box dry stuffing mix (like Stove Top)
1½–2 cups chicken broth (amount depends on stuffing directions)
Optional: melted butter, onion, herbs, or cream of chicken soup for richness
Instructions:
Place raw chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
Sprinkle dry stuffing mix evenly over the chicken—do not stir.
Pour broth evenly over the stuffing (follow stuffing box ratio—usually 1½ cups liquid per 6 oz mix).
For extra flavor: mix broth with 2 tbsp melted butter or 1 can cream of chicken soup.
Cover and cook:
LOW: 6–7 hours
HIGH: 3–4 hours
Check doneness: Chicken must reach 165°F (74°C) internally.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving—the stuffing will finish absorbing liquid.