French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
A creamy and flavorful casserole that combines the rich tastes of French onion soup with chicken and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until caramelized.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the orzo, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg