Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken for Cozy Dinner Bliss

This Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken delivers savory flavors with minimal effort, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: French

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pounds Chicken Drumsticks Thighs or breasts can be used as substitutes

For the Flavor Base

1 packet French Onion Soup Mix Choose a high-quality mix
14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes Canned whole or crushed tomatoes work too
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 cup Chicken Stock Can be omitted if using liquid from tomatoes

For Thickening

1 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional but recommended
2 tablespoons Water For mixing with cornstarch

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by slicing two medium-sized onions thinly. Place them evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker.
Lay chicken drumsticks on top of the sliced onions. Sprinkle the French onion soup mix over the chicken.
Pour in the Worcestershire sauce, followed by the chicken stock and diced tomatoes.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 hours.
After cooking, remove the chicken drumsticks and mix cornstarch with water until smooth.
Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker and switch to high for 15 minutes to thicken.
Return the chicken to the slow cooker, stirring to coat with the sauce.
Season to taste and serve with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, slice onions uniformly and avoid lifting the lid while cooking.

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