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French Onion Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

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  • Author: Hannah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Crock Pot French Onion Chicken is a comforting and easy slow-cooked meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a savory blend of cream of chicken soup, onion soup mix, and beef broth, topped with gooey provolone cheese and crispy fried onions. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, it captures the classic flavors of French onion soup in a hearty chicken dish.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp thyme leaves

Broth and Soup Mix

  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 oz onion soup mix
  • 2 cups beef broth

Toppings

  • 6 – 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 cup French’s crispy fried onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crock Pot: Spray the inside of the Crock pot well with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Layer Onions: Spread the sliced yellow onions evenly in the bottom of the Crock pot.
  3. Add Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts directly on top of the layer of onions.
  4. Make Sauce Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, onion soup mix, and beef broth until smooth.
  5. Pour Sauce: Pour the soup and broth mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the Crock pot, ensuring they are well covered.
  6. Cook Chicken: Cover the Crock pot with its lid, set the temperature to LOW, and cook for 5 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and absorb the flavors.
  7. Add Cheese: After 5 hours of cooking, arrange the provolone cheese slices on top of the chicken breasts.
  8. Melt Cheese: Replace the lid and continue cooking on LOW for about 10 more minutes until the cheese has melted thoroughly.
  9. Add Toppings: Remove the lid, sprinkle thyme leaves and French’s crispy fried onions over the melted cheese and chicken.
  10. Final Warm-up: Continue cooking on LOW without the lid for approximately 10 minutes to warm the crispy fried onions without losing their crunch.
  11. Serve: Serve the French Onion Chicken hot over cooked noodles or rice if desired. Enjoy your comforting meal!

Notes

  • Ensure the cheese is fully melted before sprinkling the crispy fried onions to avoid sogginess.
  • Use low heat to gently warm the crispy fried onions for a crunchy topping.
  • You can substitute provolone cheese with Swiss or mozzarella if preferred.
  • For a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 10 minutes to reduce liquid slightly.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with buttered noodles or steamed rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast serving with sauce and toppings
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Find it online: https://cookesrecipes.com/french-onion-chicken-crock-pot-recipe/