French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Delight in this French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, a cozy dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup French fried onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, shredded chicken, caramelized onions, beef broth, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and French fried onions.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute cooked turkey for chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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