French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A comforting and easy dish that combines the rich flavors of French onion soup with tender chicken and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère or Swiss)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sliced onion until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, shredded chicken, caramelized onions, French onion soup, garlic powder, and half of the cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, stir in fresh herbs like thyme or parsley.
- Can substitute rotisserie chicken for ease.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, comfort food, easy casserole