French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
This French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole is a delightful and easy-to-make comfort food dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful onions, and creamy orzo in a cozy baked recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until caramelized.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the orzo, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with Gruyere cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked when needed.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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