French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and comforting casserole packed with French onion flavors and tender chicken.
- 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
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, shredded chicken, sautéed onions, French onion soup, beef broth, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with fresh herbs before serving.
- This dish can also be made with leftover rotisserie chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg