Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken
Easy, flavorful and fall-apart-tender, you have to try this recipe for French Onion Chicken! This tasty chicken recipe is made in a slow cooker, and seasoned with French Onion Mix, caramelized onions, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. It's served with a delicious gravy, made right in the slow cooker and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes. This easy family-favorite recipe is a must-make!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups thinly sliced onions, approximately 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons french onion mix, click link for the recipe
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Once the butter has melted, add the onions and caramelize for 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and saute for an additional minute.
- Transfer the onions and garlic to a slow cooker.
- Rub the french onion mix on the chicken breasts.
- Add the chicken to the skillet that the onions were cooked in and sear for 2 minutes per side, on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken broth, worcestershire sauce and fresh thyme to the slow cooker.
- Slow cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 7-8 hours.
- After the chicken breasts are cooked, open the slow cooker, remove the thyme sprigs and discard.
- Remove the chicken breasts and place them on a plate or cutting board, cover tightly with foil.
- If the slow cooker is not already set to high, turn the temperature to high.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine, cover and allow the gravy to cook together for 5 minutes.
- Either serve the chicken immediately, topped with the french onion gravy from the slow cooker, or place the chicken breasts back in the slow cooker with the gravy until ready to serve.
- Right before serving, garnish the chicken with fresh chopped parsley, if you'd like.
Notes
- For instructions on how to make this recipe in a skillet on the stove, refer to the blog post above.
- If you would like to top the chicken with cheese, follow these instructions:
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker after the cooking time and place the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Top each piece of chicken with approximately 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese, swiss cheese or mozzarella cheese.
- Place under the broiler in the oven on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Plate the chicken and top it with the gravy from the slow cooker.
- Leftover french onion chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 6 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 377kcal (19%)Carbohydrates 15g (5%)Protein 50g (100%)Fat 12g (18%)Saturated Fat 5g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0.3gCholesterol 162mg (54%)Sodium 1247mg (52%)Potassium 1064mg (30%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 5g (6%)Vitamin A 288mg (6%)Vitamin C 12mg (15%)Calcium 53mg (5%)Iron 2mg (11%)
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