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Crock Pot French Onion Chicken

A comforting, hands-off dinner of chicken breasts slow-cooked in French onion soup, topped with melty cheese and optional crispy onions for crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 3–4 breasts.
  • 1 large yellow onion Thinly sliced (about 1 cup once sliced).
  • 10.5 oz can condensed French onion soup Regular or reduced-sodium.
  • 1 oz packet onion soup mix
  • 2–3 slices sliced cheese Provolone, Swiss, Gruyère, or mozzarella — choose one that melts well.
  • French fried onions Optional; for crunch.
  • Fresh parsley Optional, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly spray an 8-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
  3. Scatter the thinly sliced onion evenly over the chicken.
  4. Pour the can of condensed French onion soup over the chicken and onions.
  5. Sprinkle the onion soup mix on top and stir briefly to coat the chicken and onions.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or on LOW for about 6 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F and is tender.
  2. About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the crispy French fried onions over the chicken if using, and lay a slice of cheese on each breast. Cover and cook 15 more minutes to melt the cheese.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken and rich onion sauce over cooked noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

For substitutions, chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier results. Use low-sodium soup and onion mix if you’re watching salt. For dairy-free, omit cheese and use a dairy-free meltable slice or simply skip.