French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Indulgent Comfort Food Recipe
A creamy and flavorful casserole combining chicken and orzo with the rich taste of French onion soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, orzo, French onion soup, sour cream, and half of the cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, use homemade French onion soup.
- Can be topped with crispy fried onions before serving for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, comfort food, casserole, chicken pasta