French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Feast at Home
A delightful and comforting casserole that combines the rich flavors of French onion soup with tender chicken and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheese, such as Gruyère
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.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, orzo, caramelized onions, broth, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit the chicken.
- Add additional vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg