French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: A Cozy, Indulgent Meal
A comforting and rich casserole combining savory French onion flavors with tender chicken and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyere or Swiss)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the diced chicken until browned.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken, orzo, French onion soup, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using homemade French onion soup.
- You can substitute the chicken with rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams