French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserol: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A hearty and comforting dish combining French onion flavors with tender chicken and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, then stir in minced garlic.
- Mix in orzo pasta, chicken broth, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded Swiss cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use French onion soup mix instead of spices.
- This dish can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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