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Crock Pot French Onion Chicken

Slow cooked chicken thighs in a rich French onion gravy with melted Gruyère cheese. Cozy, comforting, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 452 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl for sauce
  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 Skillet 12-inch nonstick

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Chicken Thighs skin on optional
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Poultry Seasoning
  • 10.6 oz Campbell's French Onion Soup canned
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Beef Broth
  • 2 Sweet Onions sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic diced
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 4 tbsp Salted Butter sliced
  • 2 French Onion Soup Packets
  • 6 oz Gruyere shredded

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning.
  • Place sliced sweet onions at the bottom of the crock pot.
  • Place seasoned chicken thighs on top of the onions.
  • In a bowl, whisk together French onion soup, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken and onions. Add garlic, bay leaves, thyme, butter, and soup packets.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours. For pressure cooker, cook for 15 minutes and quick release.
  • Remove bay leaves and thyme. Sprinkle shredded Gruyere and serve hot.

Notes

For a thicker gravy, omit beef broth or add cornstarch slurry. Cook low and slow for best results. Don’t forget to remove bay leaves before serving.