Description
Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken delivers classic French comfort with tender chicken swimming in caramelized onion gravy. Hearty flavors merge classic bistro elegance and home-style cooking, inviting hungry diners to savor each rich, savory spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 6 cups (1.4 kg) sliced yellow onions
- 1⅓ cups (170 grams) shredded Swiss cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
- 1 rounded teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Sea or kosher salt
- Black pepper
Fats and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by liberally coating a 4-5 quart (3.8-4.7 liters) slow cooker with cooking spray, then evenly spread thinly sliced onions across the bottom.
- Create a flavor-packed sauce by thoroughly whisking melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Thoroughly drizzle the prepared sauce over the onions, gently tossing to ensure every onion slice is evenly coated with the aromatic mixture.
- Carefully arrange chicken breasts atop the sauce-coated onions, then generously season the chicken with additional salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and cook on low temperature for 5-7 hours or on high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing the chicken to become exceptionally tender and the onions to caramelize beautifully.
- During the final cooking stage, delicately layer Swiss cheese over each chicken breast, then replace the lid to allow the cheese to melt into a luxurious, creamy topping.
- Plate the chicken by transferring each piece onto a serving platter, generously spooning the rich, caramelized onions over the top and drizzling the flavorful cooking juices around the dish for added moisture and taste.
Notes
- Slow cooker magic transforms ordinary chicken into a mouthwatering French-inspired feast bursting with caramelized onion goodness.
- Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard create a tangy base that infuses deep, complex flavors throughout the entire dish.
- Cooking low and slow allows chicken to become incredibly tender while onions develop rich, sweet caramelization.
- Swiss cheese melts luxuriously over chicken, adding creamy texture and complementing the savory onion sauce perfectly.
- Minimal prep time means you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal waiting when you return home after a busy day.
- Serve with crusty bread or roasted vegetables to soak up the delicious cooking juices and complete this comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg