French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy and Comforting Delight
A comforting and easy recipe for French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole that will delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onions until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, caramelized onions, beef broth, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like rosemary or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food