French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A hearty and delicious casserole featuring savory French onion flavor combined with tender chicken, orzo, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup turkey bacon, diced
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, cook orzo according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, shredded chicken, diced turkey bacon, French onion soup, mozzarella, sour cream, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, stir, and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly.
Notes
- For a creamier casserole, add more sour cream.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with rotisserie chicken for ease.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, casserole, chicken, turkey bacon