Ingredients
Chicken and Base
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sliced onions
- 10.5 oz can condensed French onion soup
- 1 oz onion soup mix
Toppings (Optional)
- 2-3 slices Swiss cheese, sliced
- French fried onions
- Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of an 8-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Add Ingredients: Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Add the sliced onions, onion soup mix, and condensed French onion soup on top. Gently stir to combine the ingredients evenly around the chicken.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Add Cheese and Optional Toppings: About 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, sprinkle French fried onions over the chicken (if using) and place a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Cover and let the cheese melt as the cooking finishes.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooking is done, sprinkle chopped parsley on top for freshness and extra flavor if desired. Serve hot, enjoying the melty cheesy French onion chicken with crispy fried onions.
Notes
- Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts ensures quick and even cooking.
- French fried onions add crunch and enhance the French onion soup flavor but can be omitted for a lighter dish.
- Swiss cheese melts beautifully and complements the onion flavors perfectly.
- You can adjust cooking time slightly depending on your slow cooker model; always check that chicken is cooked through.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
