French onion chicken orzo casserole: a cozy, comforting delight
A creamy and comforting French onion chicken orzo casserole that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until browned.
- Add cooked orzo, French onion soup, garlic powder, black pepper, and dried thyme to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole