French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Savory Turkey Bacon
A delicious and hearty casserole combining French onion flavors with chicken and orzo, topped with savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté onions until they are caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, chicken broth, shredded chicken, caramelized onions, turkey bacon, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, Casserole, Chicken Recipes, Orzo Recipes