French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole Recipe: Easy Comfort Dish
This French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, delicious orzo pasta, and the rich flavors of French onion soup.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese, such as Gruyere
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until caramelized.
- Add cubed chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the orzo, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the orzo is tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- This casserole is great for meal prep and can feed a crowd.
- Try adding different vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion, Chicken, Orzo, Casserole, Recipe