My aunt brings this ultimate cozy casserole to every Sunday dinner and there are never leftovers. It only takes 4 ingredients to make a completely filling meal

This slow cooker 4-ingredient chicken and stuffing is the kind of cozy casserole my Midwestern family expects at every Sunday dinner. It reminds me of the church-basement potlucks I grew up with: tender chicken, a rich, creamy sauce, and a savory bread stuffing that turns golden and fluffy on top. It’s a complete, stick-to-your-ribs meal made with pantry-friendly ingredients and almost no prep—exactly the sort of practical comfort food busy home cooks lean on when they want something filling without fuss.

Because this casserole already combines protein and starch, I like to keep the sides light and fresh. A simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette or steamed green beans with a squeeze of lemon cut through the richness nicely. If you want to stretch the meal for a crowd, serve it with roasted carrots or a tray of buttered corn. A crisp white wine or iced tea pairs well, and for dessert, something simple and bright—like fresh fruit or a lemony bar cookie—balances the hearty, creamy flavors.

Servings: 6

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Lightly grease the inside of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray or a thin film of oil to help with cleanup and prevent sticking.

Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom of the slow cooker. If the pieces are very thick, you can cut them in half crosswise so they cook more evenly and are easier to serve.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined. This creates the creamy, savory sauce that will keep both the chicken and stuffing moist.

Pour the soup-and-broth mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, making sure all of the chicken is covered in the sauce. Some of the liquid will pool around the chicken, which is what you want—it will help steam and braise the meat as it cooks.

Sprinkle the dry seasoned stuffing mix evenly over the top of the sauce-covered chicken. Do not stir. You want the stuffing to sit on top so it can absorb steam and some surface moisture while still forming a golden, slightly crisp layer in spots.

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender (it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F and shred or slice easily) and the stuffing on top is soft, moist, and lightly golden around the edges.

Once cooked, use two forks to gently pull the chicken into large, rustic chunks right in the slow cooker, folding it just slightly into the creamy sauce while keeping most of the stuffing layer on top. This gives you tender pieces of chicken with a blanket of fluffy, savory stuffing.