This slow cooker French onion chicken is an easy 2 ingredient dinner. Juicy, tender and full of flavour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
If you’re looking for an easy, no-fuss dinner, this French onion chicken is about to become a regular in your rotation.
Made with just two ingredients, this slow cooker version is the kind of recipe you pull out when you don’t have the energy to cook… but still want something warm, comforting and actually delicious.
The chicken cooks low and slow until it’s incredibly tender, soaking up all that rich, savoury French onion flavour. And the best part? You don’t need to add a single extra thing. It makes its own juices as it cooks.
It’s simple, budget-friendly, and one of those meals the whole family will happily eat.
Why you’ll love this French onion chicken
- Only 2 ingredients needed
- A true set-and-forget slow cooker recipe
- Budget-friendly and easy to make
- The chicken turns out juicy and fall-apart tender
- Packed with rich, savoury French onion flavour
- No extra liquid required (it makes its own!)
- Easy to serve with whatever you have on hand
- Great for busy nights or low-energy days
Step-by-step instructions
- Add the chicken
Place the whole chicken into your slow cooker, breast side down (this is important).
- Add the flavour
Sprinkle the French onion soup mix evenly over the chicken.
- Slow cook
Do not add any liquid. The chicken will release plenty of juices as it cooks.
Cook on low for:
6 hours for a medium chicken
7 hours for a large chicken
- Serve
Carefully remove the chicken (it will be very soft and may fall apart).
Serve with salad, chips, veggies, rice or bread, and spoon over the cooking juices for extra flavour.
French onion chicken (easy slow cooker version with just 2 ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 40g packet French onion soup mix
Instructions
- Place the chicken into the slow cooker, breast side down.
- Sprinkle the French onion soup mix over the chicken.
- Do not add any liquid.
- Cook on low for 6 hours (medium chicken) or 7 hours (large chicken).
- Remove carefully and serve with your favourite sides. Spoon over juices if desired.
Notes
The chicken creates its own liquid while cooking, so no extra is needed.
The juices can be thickened into a simple gravy if you like.
Perfect with chips, salad, rice or crusty bread.
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