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Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken

Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken is packed with the delicious flavors of French Onion Soup....including the cheese! Perfect for busy weeknights and destined to become a new family favorite!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 455kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 large vidalia onions thinly sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 14 ounce can beef broth
  • 2 Tablespoons cooking sherry or dry white wine optional
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and saute onions until golden brown.
  • Remove from skillet and add to slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet, brown chicken breasts on both sides over medium-high heat, 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet and add to slow cooker with onions.
  • Add beef broth, cooking sherry or wine, minced garlic, and salt.
  • Cover slow cooker and cook on low heat 4 hours.
  • Top with sliced swiss cheese and spoon onions & broth over the top to melt.
  • Serve over polenta or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 881mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g