French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: A Cozy, Comforting Delight
A delicious casserole featuring tender chicken, savory French onion flavor, and creamy orzo pasta for the ultimate comfort food experience.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyere or Swiss)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, French onion soup, half of the cheese, and seasoning.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade French onion soup.
- This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, comfort food, casserole recipe