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Crockpot French Onion Chicken
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Crockpot French Onion Chicken

4 h 15 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • onion (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • butter (for sautéing)Dairy28 g
  • chicken breast (boneless, skinless (thighs also work))Meat450 g
  • beef brothPantry480 ml
  • chicken brothPantry120 ml
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • thyme (dried)Spices2 g
  • Worcestershire sauce (a dash)Pantry10 ml
  • Gruyère cheese (shredded (or Swiss cheese))Dairy120 g

per serving

Nutrition

264kcal

Carbs
8 g
Proteins
28 g
Fat
14 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Slow cooker

step by step

Method

  1. Caramelize the onions

    • Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
    • Add the sliced onions and sauté until soft and golden.
    Step 1
  2. Load the slow cooker

    • Place the chicken in the slow cooker and add the sautéed onions.
    • Pour in the beef broth and chicken broth.
    • Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
    Step 2
  3. Cook low and slow

    • Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6–7 hours, until the chicken is tender.
    Step 3
  4. Add the cheese and serve

    • Shred the chicken in the sauce, then top with the shredded Gruyère and let it melt.
    • Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.
    Step 4