French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Savory Turkey Bacon Bliss
A delicious and comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and the rich flavors of French onion soup, all topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 cup French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the French onion soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Consider adding extra vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, casserole, chicken, turkey bacon, comfort food