Description
Some dishes just feel like a warm hug—this is one of them. Born from a failed college soup experiment and perfected with time (and fewer fire alarms), this French Onion Chicken Pasta is everything: savory, cheesy, tangy, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s summer comfort in a bowl, with zero oven time and all the soul. Let your slow cooker work the magic while you kick back—this one’s as easy as it is elegant.
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs (boneless, skinless)
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2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
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3 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
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2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp dried thyme
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Salt & pepper to taste
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8 oz short pasta (rotini, penne, or shells)
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1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Instructions
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Layer & Cook
Add onions, broth, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and chicken to your slow cooker. Season generously. Cook on LOW 6–7 hrs or HIGH 3–4 hrs. -
Shred the Chicken
Once tender, shred chicken right in the cooker. Stir well to coat with oniony broth. -
Add Pasta & Cheese
Cook pasta separately until just al dente. Drain and stir into the pot with shredded cheese until melty and glossy. -
Serve It Up
Spoon into bowls, top with more cheese, thyme, and pepper. Garlic bread = mandatory.
Notes
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Beef broth = deeper flavor, chicken broth = lighter.
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Add mushrooms with onions for umami magic.
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For spice, toss in sriracha or jalapeños.
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Want it creamier? Stir in Greek yogurt or coconut milk.
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Low-carb? Use zucchini noodles—add raw at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6–7 hrs (low) or 3–4 hrs (high)
Nutrition
- Calories: ~410 per serving
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g