Slow-Cooker French Onion Chicken

ByElina

Ingredients

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

Steps

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  • 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.

source:bury. 

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