French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: 5 Comforting Secrets
A comforting dish combining chicken, orzo, and French onion flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyere or Swiss)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, orzo, beef broth, and caramelized onions.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole