french onion chicken crockpot
This French Onion Chicken recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish made effortlessly in a slow cooker. With tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich onion broth and topped with melted cheese, it's perfect for a family dinner.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker (crockpot)
- 1 cutting board
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 pounds.
- 2 large onions Thinly sliced.
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste optional fresh parsley For garnish.
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they are caramelized, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- In the slow cooker, place the chicken breasts at the bottom. Season them with garlic powder, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Add the caramelized onions on top of the chicken breasts.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, ensuring the chicken is mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded provolone cheese over the chicken and cover again to let it melt.
- Once done, serve the chicken hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. You can also spoon some of the delicious broth over the chicken.
Notes
For added richness, you can use a combination of cheeses, such as Gruyère or Swiss.
This dish pairs well with crusty bread for dipping into the onion broth.
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can also serve this dish over rice or mashed potatoes for a heartier meal.