French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delightful casserole combining French onion flavors with chicken and orzo, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- 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
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cheese, shredded (Swiss or Gruyere)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook onions until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, chicken, turkey bacon, and caramelized onions.
- Add beef broth, cream, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish and top with cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use a low-fat cream option.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with another protein of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole