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This recipe is one of our all-time favorite easy crock pot meals. I mean the fact that you can throw together a meal with 3 main ingredients, walk away from it and then come back to it oh so delicious is pure magic. This recipe is not only the definition of comfort, but also includes ingredients that provide immunity boosting properties & supports digestive health. I mean can you ask for anything better? This 3 Ingredient Crock Pot French Onion Chicken is easy, healthy and delicious family dinner that the whole family will enjoy!

What Are These 3 Ingredients for the Crock Pot French Onion Chicken?

You will need the following 3 ingredients for this recipe! There are a few spices you will add to the chicken before you put it in the crock pot, but these are the 3 main ingredients.

Chicken Thighs-

You will use 1 ½ pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs. You can use boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe however the chicken thighs provide more flavor & the darker meat pairs so sweet with the flavors from the French onion soup. These chicken thighs providing a great source of protein in this easy family dinner.

Greek Yogurt-

Greek yogurt is packed with healthy & delicious benefits. It provides immunity boosting properties as well as digestive health… but how??

Just like milk and other dairy products, Greek yogurt is a natural source of immune-boosting nutrients like zinc and protein. We all can use an immune boost, especially right now!
Greek yogurt is linked to a better digestive health which helps you be comfortable and feel better throughout the day. Yogurt is a fermented dairy food –– look for Live Active Cultures on the label to get the most for your digestive health.

You will be whisking the Greek yogurt with the French onion soup to create the sauce you are pouring over the chicken in the crock pot.

Your Favorite Canned French Onion Soup

You can use whatever French Onion soup that you like the best! You will need (1) 18.5 oz can of French Onion soup or you can use (2) 10 oz cans if that is what you can find.

How Do I Make the 3 Ingredient Crock Pot French Onion Chicken?

Yes, not only are there very few ingredients in the 3 Ingredient Crock Pot French Onion Chicken, but very few steps as well!

In a small bowl add in 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp thyme, ¼ ground pepper & ¼ tsp paprika. Whisk until combined. Season each side of your chicken thighs with the seasoning mixture
In a large mixing bowl pour in your French Onion Soup and ½ cup Greek Yyogurt. Whisk until thoroughly combined and no clumps from the Greek Yyogurt.
Add your chicken thighs to the bottom of your crock pot. Then pour your French Onion Soup Mixture on top. Cook on low for 4 ½ hours.
Then serve on top of the most delicious Garlic Mashed Potatoes, sprinkle with fresh thyme if you’d like and enjoy!

Every French Onion Chicken Recipes Needs Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This creamy French Onion Chicken is the kind of recipe that just pairs beyond belief with mashed potatoes. This will be the perfect easy mashed potato recipe you have been looking for.

Ingredients:

1 ½ – 2 lbs yellow potatoes
3 tbsp unsalted butter
⅓ cup sour cream
⅓ cup Greek yogurt
⅛ cup milk
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp salt ( salt & pepper to taste)

Directions:

Add potatoes to a large stock pot. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 – 15 minutes until you can stick a fork easily into the potatoes.
Drain the water and leave the potatoes in the pot. In the same pot, add in your butter, sour cream, Greek yogurt, milk, 2 cloves of garlic minced & salt.
With a potato masher, mash until consistency you prefer and serve with French Onion Chicken on top!

What Sides Would Go Well With the 3 Ingredient Crock Pot French Onion Chicken?

The Garlic Mashed Potatoes from above is always one of the best sides with the French Onion Chicken. However, if mashed potatoes are not your thing I get it! Here are some other delicious sides that will go great too.

Roasted Vegetables
Corn on the Cob
Roasted Potatoes
Sauteed Spinach
House Salad

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Common Questions When Making the 3 Ingredient Crock Pot French Onion Chicken

Are you able to make the 3 Ingredient Crock Pot French Onion Chicken ahead of time?

Yes! I have made it before on the weekend, both potatoes & the chicken. In an air tight container store the chicken in the French Onion “gravy” liquid from cooking. Then store the potatoes in another airtight container.

How do you reheat the 3 Ingredient Crock Pot French Onion Chicken

When reheating chicken dishes, you never want it to dry out. Especially since this recipe makes the chicken so tender & juicy, we don’t want you missing out on that! Therefore in a medium sized stock pot, put the chicken in it with ALL the French Onion “gravy” liquid. Heat on medium low. If it starts to boil, turn down the heat to low. You want it to heat through. Heating it in the gravy will make sure the chicken does not dry out and has the same great taste as if it just came out of the Crock Pot.

Mashed potatoes do the same thing, but keep on low the whole time, so the potatoes do not burn on the bottom of the pan.

Can you make this recipe using chicken breast instead of chicken thigh?

You sure can! Just adjust the time to 4 hours instead of 4 ½ on low. I have made the recipe with both. I feel like chicken thighs provide a lot more flavor being the dark meat and bit more fatty. However, I want you to enjoy this recipe however you feel would work best for you!

Are you able to use sour cream instead of Greek Yogurt in this recipe?

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