French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: A Cozy Comfort Dish
A delightful casserole combining the flavors of French onion soup with chicken and orzo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced chicken until fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, orzo, French onion soup, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a crunchier topping, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole