French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
This French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, savory orzo, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the onion until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, chicken, turkey bacon, caramelized onion, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, Turkey Bacon, Casserole Recipes