French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious casserole combining the flavors of French onion soup with chicken, orzo, and turkey bacon for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 5 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese, for topping
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 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 orzo, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with crumbled turkey bacon and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream before baking.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with rotisserie chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg