French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy the flavors of French onion soup combined with tender chicken and orzo pasta in this easy casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until caramelized.
- Add the cubed chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the orzo, beef broth, garlic powder, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with Swiss cheese, and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, remove foil, and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Worcestershire sauce to the chicken mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole