French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: A Savory Comfort Dish
A delicious and comforting dish combining tender chicken and flavorful orzo in a rich French onion sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until caramelized.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked orzo, beef broth, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top with Swiss cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add some Worcestershire sauce to the mixture before baking.
- Consider garnishing with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole