French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: A Cozy Comfort Dish
A warm and hearty casserole that brings the flavors of French onion soup together with tender chicken and orzo pasta.
- 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
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups caramelized onions
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, diced chicken, caramelized onions, and beef broth.
- Mix in the thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and then transfer to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the Gruyere cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add some fresh herbs like parsley or chives as a garnish.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, comfort food, casserole dish