Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken
450kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds total
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine optional
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 slices French bread toasted
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized. Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 more minute.
- Pour beef broth and white wine (if using) into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer, then pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Preheat the broiler. Transfer the chicken and onions to an oven-safe dish. Sprinkle Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top. Broil for 3-4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots.
- Serve immediately with toasted French bread slices for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories450kcalCarbohydrates15gProtein35gFat25gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat10gCholesterol120mgSodium900mgPotassium500mgFiber2gSugar5gVitamin A300IUVitamin C10mgCalcium300mgIron2mg