French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A creamy and savory casserole dish combining the rich flavor of French onion soup with chicken and orzo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, saute the onions until caramelized.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the orzo, broth, cream, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add French onion dip to the mixture.
- Serve with crusty bread for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg