Crock Pot French Onion Chicken
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with the rich flavors of French onion soup, topped with Swiss cheese and fried onions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed Can substitute with chicken thighs for added flavor.
- 1 cup sliced onion For caramelization and flavor.
- 1 ounce onion soup mix Use for flavor infusion.
- 10.5 ounces condensed French onion soup Base for moisture and flavor.
- 0.5 cup fried onions Add for texture; layer on top before serving.
- 2-3 slices Swiss cheese Melt over chicken for added creaminess.
- to taste Fresh parsley For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Lightly spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the trimmed boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Layer the sliced onions evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix over the chicken and onions.
- Pour the condensed French onion soup over the top.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 4 to 6 hours.
- About 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, add the fried onions on top of each chicken breast.
- Place 2-3 slices of Swiss cheese on each piece of chicken and cover again.
- Once cooked, remove the lid and sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken.
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Notes
For a deeper flavor, you can sauté the onions before adding them to the slow cooker. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.