Slow-Cooker French Onion Chicken

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  • 4
  • 25 mins
  • 200 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 2 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 4 4 1-inch 1/4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/4 lb)
  • 3 3 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 2 2 tablespoons water
  • 12 12 1/2 14-oz baguette, 1/2 inch thick (from 14-oz loaf)
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, salt, pepper and thyme; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden brown.

2
Spoon onions in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in chicken. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

3
In small bowl, stir cornstarch and water until well blended. Stir into chicken mixture. Cover; cook on High heat setting 5 to 8 minutes or until thickened.

4
Meanwhile, set oven control to broil. Line cookie sheet with foil. Arrange baguette slices in single layer on cookie sheet. Sprinkle baguette slices evenly with cheese. Broil 3 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with additional fresh thyme, if desired.