French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A warm and delicious casserole that combines the flavors of French onion soup with tender chicken and orzo pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cooked orzo, French onion soup, garlic powder, black pepper, and thyme.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded Gruyere cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or add vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, easy casserole, comfort food