Slow cooker French onion chicken: A savory delight awaits!
Slow cooker French onion chicken is a savory dish that combines tender chicken with the rich flavors of caramelized onions and savory broth, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup French onion soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Place the sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper, then place them on top of the onions.
- Pour the beef broth and French onion soup over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can sauté the onions in a pan before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg