Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken

Tender chicken thighs simmer with deeply savory onions and thyme in a rich broth, then finish under a blanket of melted Gruyère for an easy slow-cooker dinner.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 300 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
• 2 large yellow onions
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups beef broth
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup gruyère cheese

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden. (about 10 min) — Medium heat
2. Season the chicken thighs with the salt and pepper. Place the onions in a slow cooker, arrange the chicken on top, and pour in the broth. Add the thyme and Worcestershire sauce. (about 5 min)
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest point. (about 300 min) — LOW
4. Sprinkle the Gruyère evenly over the chicken. Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted. Remove the thyme sprigs and serve with the onions and broth. (about 15 min) — LOW