French Onion Chicken (Crock Pot) Recipe
This French Onion Chicken is a deliciously savory meal made in the crockpot with tender chicken breasts, caramelized onions, and melted Gruyère or Swiss cheese. Perfect for a comforting family dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) / 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6-7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the onions: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized (about 10-15 minutes).
- Layer the crock pot: Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot and season with salt and pepper. Add the caramelized onions on top of the chicken.
- Prepare the broth: In a bowl, mix the beef broth with the French onion soup mix, then pour over the chicken and onions in the crock pot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Add the cheese: In the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese over the chicken. Allow it to melt before serving.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious onion broth!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine or a few sprigs of thyme to the crockpot.
- If you prefer a more intense onion flavor, cook the onions for a bit longer before adding them to the crockpot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with onions and cheese
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg