Description
This Crockpot French Onion Chicken is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich blend of cream of chicken soup and onion soup mix. Perfect for a busy day, it delivers classic French onion flavors effortlessly and is served over hot steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
- 2 (1-oz) envelopes Lipton’s Onion Soup Mix
- ½ cup water or chicken broth (optional)
Serving
- Hot steamed rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired, ensuring the chicken is evenly spaced for even cooking.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, onion soup mix, and the optional ½ cup of water or chicken broth until well combined, creating a flavorful sauce to infuse the chicken.
- Add the Sauce and Cook: Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and well-flavored.
- Serve: Before serving, shred or break the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Serve the French onion chicken hot over freshly steamed rice to soak up the savory sauce.
Notes
- Using chicken broth instead of water adds more depth of flavor.
- You can season the chicken with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra aroma.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid and cook on HIGH for the last 15-30 minutes to reduce excess liquid.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
