Crock Pot French Onion Chicken

If you need a cozy dinner that takes almost no effort, this Crock Pot French Onion Chicken is a great recipe to add to your weeknight rotation. Tender chicken cooks slowly in a creamy, savory onion gravy and is finished with a layer of melted cheese.

With only 5 minutes of prep, this easy slow cooker chicken recipe is perfect for busy days. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes with green beans on the side for a simple, filling family dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Crock Pot French Onion Chicken

There’s a lot to love about this simple slow cooker meal:

Only 5 minutes of prep before the Crock Pot does the rest.
Simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry.
Plenty of gravy that’s perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes.
Family-friendly flavors with creamy chicken, savory onion, and melted cheese.
Easy weeknight dinner that makes six servings.

Crock Pot French Onion Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5–6 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH
Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet onion soup mix
1 can cream of chicken soup
½ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crock Pot.
In a bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, onion soup mix, chicken broth, and garlic powder.
Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
During the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese over the chicken.
Cover again and allow the cheese to melt.
Serve the chicken with plenty of the creamy onion gravy spooned over the top.

What to Serve With French Onion Chicken

Mashed potatoes are especially good with this recipe. The slow cooker creates plenty of creamy onion gravy, and the mashed potatoes soak up all that extra sauce.

Add a side of green beans for an easy, complete dinner. Broccoli, roasted carrots, asparagus, or a simple salad would also pair well with the rich chicken and gravy.

Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese?

Either works! Swiss cheese gives the dish more of the classic French onion flavor, while mozzarella is mild, creamy, and melts beautifully.

You can even use a combination of the two if you have both on hand.

Can I Use Chicken Tenderloins?

Yes. Chicken tenderloins can be used instead of chicken breasts, but because they’re smaller, they may cook more quickly. Check them earlier to avoid overcooking.

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover Crock Pot French Onion Chicken and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

When reheating, spoon some of the gravy over the chicken to help keep it moist. Leftovers are especially good served over fresh mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

An Easy Crock Pot Dinner for Busy Days

This Crock Pot French Onion Chicken is a simple comfort-food dinner that’s perfect when you don’t have much time to cook. Add everything to the slow cooker, let it cook until tender, and finish it with plenty of melted cheese.

Serve it over mashed potatoes with green beans, spoon that creamy onion gravy over everything, and dinner is done.