French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A comforting casserole combining French onion soup flavors with chicken and orzo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced chicken until browned.
- In a baking dish, combine orzo, chicken, French onion soup, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, top with Swiss cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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