Description
Warm and comforting, this French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole combines the rich flavors of French onion soup with tender chicken and hearty orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
- 1 pound cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, French onion soup, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, comfort food, casserole recipes