Crockpot CHEESY BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN with Stove Top Stuffing, an Italian Flavored Dinner Dish

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining meltiness.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar is often less expensive and adds a tangy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly option for cooking.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.

Place 2 pounds of skinless boneless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.

Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper over the chicken.

Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder over the chicken.

Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of dried minced onion over the chicken.

Add shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.

Pour 2 boxes of Stove Top stuffing mix (6 oz each) over the cheese and chicken.

In a medium bowl, combine 1 can of cream of chicken soup and 1 can of cream of celery soup.

Add 1 can of diced petite tomatoes (juice included) to the bowl.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies to the bowl.

Pour about 8 oz of chicken broth into the mixture.

Sprinkle in about 1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper into the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients in the bowl together until combined.

Pour the mixture over the stuffing in the crock pot, spreading it evenly.

Add more shredded mozzarella cheese on top (about 1/2 cup).

Place the lid on the crock pot.

Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Cooking Techniques

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