French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Savory Turkey Bacon
A comforting casserole combining French onion flavors with chicken and orzo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups onions, caramelized
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add onions and cook until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, orzo, bacon, onions, broth, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Transfer mixture to a casserole dish and top with cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Use a mix of cheeses for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion, Chicken, Orzo, Casserole, Turkey Bacon