French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole that combines the flavors of French onion soup with chicken and orzo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onions until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine the sautéed onions, chicken, orzo, beef broth, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- This casserole is best served warm.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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