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    Recipes » Slow Cooker » French Onion Soup Mix Chicken In The Slow Cooker

    French Onion Soup Mix Chicken In The Slow Cooker

    Dec 15, 2022 · Last updated: Dec 15, 2022 by Gina Dickson · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

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    French Onion Soup Mix Chicken In A Slow Cooker served on a plate, with a fork pulling a piece out. Rice and parsley on to of chicken

    This French onion soup mix chicken in the slow cooker is a simple and tasty dish perfect for busy weeknights. All you need is a few basic ingredients and a little bit of time, and you'll have a hearty and satisfying meal that everyone will love!

    There's nothing like the smell of French onion soup cooking to make your mouth water. And now, with this easy recipe, you can enjoy that delicious flavor without all the fuss. 

    Slow cooker french onion soup mix chicken on a plates with rice and parsely on top. Fork with a piece of shredded chicken on a fork

    This delicious french onion chicken recipe is perfect for dinner tonight! The tender chicken is covered in an incredibly flavorful sauce that is made with cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soups, diced onions, garlic powder, and dried onion soup mix.

    💡More recipes --> If you want to make more budget friendly Crock Pot Recipes be sure to try Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup, 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup, or for breakfast make Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hash Brown Recipe: Crock Pot .

    Easy French Onion Slow Cooker Chicken

    The slow cooker recipe makes it easy to prepare a flavorful budget friendly dinner in just a few simple steps. Serve this delicious dish with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or crusty bread for the ultimate comfort meal!

    Ingredients Needed For This Recipe

    Note: A full ingredients list, with measurements, is provided in the recipe card directly below.

    brown instant rice box, onion soup mix box, cream chicken and mushroom, pepper, garlic powder, onions and chicken breast
    • Chicken: Boneless, skinless breast meat: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts. If you purchase thick chicken breasts, slice them in half. You could also use boneless skinless thighs or tenders.
    • Cream of chicken soup
    •  Cream of mushroom: We all have that family member that doesn't like mushrooms, so you can substitute celery if needed.
    • Water: Fill one soup can with water
    • Onion: I like to use a sweeter onion, such as Vidalia. Dice small.
    • Garlic powder
    • Minute Rice: Do not use regular rice. It will become mushy after cooking. I use brown rice, but regular white minute rice would also work.
    • Onion soup mix: You can make your own Authentic Tasting Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Dip Recipe or buy a box of packets.

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    Make your own Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix

    I have a healthier copycat version of the classic Lipton Onion Soup Dip Recipe without all the preservatives in the box mix. It takes less than 5 minutes to make using everyday pantry staples. Just omit the sour cream and stir the dry soup mix in with your cream soups and water.

    lipton onion soup dip recipe ina white bowl with potato chips around it

    How To Make Slow-Cooker French Onion Chicken

    1. Place a slow cooker liner bag in your slow cooker bowl or spray it with a little cooking spray for easy cleanup.

    2. In a medium size bowl mix, minute rice, diced onions, garlic powder, pepper and both cans of soup, and 1 can of water. Also, mix in half a packet of the dry onion soup mix. Save the other half for topping. Whisk until creamy and smooth.

    bowl with rice, 2 cans cream soups, pepper and a can of water near it

    3. Add 1/2 of the mixture to the slow cooker, then place chicken on top.

    slow cooker pan with 1/2 of the soup mixture and chicken breast on top
    slow cooker pan with french onion soup mixture, chicken in it. Topped with dry french onion soup mix

    4. Spread the rest of the mixture on top of the chicken.

    5. Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3.5 hours or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees internal temperature.

    Tips For Making This Recipe

    • Meat: You can also use boneless skinless thighs or tenders instead of breast meat if desired or a combination of both. Just be sure they are close in size so they cook at the same rate.
    • Onions: If you have time, sauté the sliced onions in a nonstick skillet before adding them to the slow cooker for extra flavor. This will also mellow and sweeten the onions.
    • Rice: For best results, use quick-cooking Minute Rice or similar. Do not use regular long-cooking rice, as it won't have enough time to cook properly in the slow cooker.
    • Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container or freezer bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will continue to develop as they sit.

    How To Know If Chicken Is Fully Cooked 🐓

    It's important to cook chicken thoroughly. Nobody wants a tummy ache from uncooked poultry.

    • Shrinkage: When the chicken is done cooking, it will shrink a little bit from its original size.
    • Give it a poke: If you poke the chicken with a fork and the juice is tinged pink, it is not done. The goal is to have clear juice flow out when poked.
    • Cut and peek: Cut into the center of your chicken with a sharp knife. Pull it open just a bit. If you see any pink in the meat, it must be cooked longer.
    • Take its temperature: The best way to be sure chicken is thoroughly cooked is to use a meat thermometer. Chicken must have an internal temperature of 165 degrees to be done. I like to use a ThermoPro thermometer. It tells me on the timer the proper temperature for all different kinds of meat. This is handy.

    Variation Ideas

    • Use low-fat milk like skim milk or 1% instead of water if desired.
    • Use different types of cream soups, such as cream of celery or cream of broccoli, for a different flavor.
    • Substitute chicken tenders for the breasts if desired. This would be great for kids, and you can reduce the cooking time by 30 minutes.
    • Add mushrooms, bell peppers, yellow onions or sweet onions, and other vegetables to the slow cooker before turning it on for extra nutrition and flavor.
    • Swap out the brown Minute Rice for white Minute Rice rice, Jasmine Minute Rice or Minute Multi-Grain Medley Brown Rice, Red Rice, Wild Rice Quinoa if desired.
    • Add in some sour cream the last 10 minutes of cooking for an extra creamy dish.
    • Cook with a bay leaf, or add a bit of Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor. Be sure to remove the bay leaf before serving to avoid choking.

    Topping Ideas

    • Top with some caramelized onions for extra flavor and crunch.
    • Top with melted cheese before serving if desired. Parmesan cheese or swiss cheese works great, or you can make it fancy with some gruyere cheese.
    • Sprinkle on some dried french onions and a bit of chopped fresh parsley

    Make It A Meal

    This creamy french onion chicken in the slow cooker can be served with a variety of sides. Here are some suggestions:

    • Mashed potatoes
    • Steamed vegetables
    • Quick crusty bread for dipping in the delicious sauce
    • Panera's Copycat Fujie Apple Salad
    • Roasted asparagus
    • Easy Peach Cobbler With Premade Crust

    Questions You Might Have

    Here are a few questions you might have when making this recipe.

    Is it safe to cook raw chicken in a slow cooker?

    You will know your chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F. You can use a digital thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the chicken.

    Can you overcook chicken breast in a slow cooker?

    In a slow cooker, chicken can be overcooked. The chicken will get dry if it is overcooked. Check your chicken for doneness early on, especially if you're making it for the first time.

    To learn more about using a slow cooker properly, visit my Slow Cooker Safty Questions and Answers. If you have a slow cooker mishap of your soups or sauces that are too runny when done cooking, then check out my Rescue: How To Thicken Sauces, Soups, and Stews In A Slow Cooker.

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    French Onion Soup Mix Chicken In The Slow Cooker

    Gina Dickson
    This delicious french onion chicken recipe is perfect for dinner tonight! The tender chicken is covered in an incredibly flavorful sauce that is made with cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soups, diced onions, garlic powder, and dried onion soup mix.

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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs 30 mins
    Total Time 3 hrs 40 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 360 kcal

    Equipment

    Traveling Slow Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Minute Rice Do not use regular rice
    • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup 1 can
    • 10.5 oz cream of mushroom 1 can
    • 10.5 oz water fill one soup can with water
    • 1/2 cup onion white or yellow onion, diced small
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 oz dry onion soup mix 1 packet or 2 tablespoons of homemade dry onion soup mix
    • 2 pounds chicken boneless,skinless breast meat

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    Instructions
     

    • Place a slow cooker liner bag in your slow cooker bowl or spray it with a little cooking spray for easy cleanup.
    • In a medium size bowl mix, minute rice, diced onions, garlic powder, pepper and both cans of soup, and 1 can of water. *Also, mix in half a packet of the dry onion soup mix. Save the other half for topping. Whisk until creamy and smooth.
      2 cups Minute Rice, 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, 10.5 oz cream of mushroom, 10.5 oz water, 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 oz dry onion soup mix
    • Add 1/2 of the mixture to the slow cooker, then place chicken on top.
      2 pounds chicken, 1 oz dry onion soup mix
    • Spread the rest of the mixture on top of the chicken.
    • Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3.5 hours or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees internal temperature.

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    Notes

    Tips For Making This Recipe
    • Chicken Boneless, skinless breast meat: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts. If you purchase thick chicken breasts, slice them in half. You could also use boneless skinless thighs or tenders.
    • Cream of chicken soup
    • Cream of mushroom: We all have that family member that doesn't like mushrooms, so you can substitute celery if needed.
    • Water: Fill one soup can with water
    • Onion: I like to use a sweeter onion, such as Vidalia. Dice small.
    • Minute Rice: Do not use regular rice. It will become mushy after cooking. I use brown rice, but regular white minute rice would also work.
    • Onion soup mix: You can make your own Authentic Tasting Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Dip Recipe   (recipe on Intentional Hospitality)or buy a box of packets.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1136mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 193IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 3mg
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