French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delightful and easy-to-make casserole that combines the flavors of French onion soup with tender chicken and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or Gruyère)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the orzo, shredded chicken, French onion soup, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined and transfer to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can sauté some onions and garlic before adding them to the mixture.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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