French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, savory French onion flavor, and orzo pasta, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 can French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or Gruyere)
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, cook the orzo according to package directions until al dente.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, French onion soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish and top with the shredded cheese and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add caramelized onions on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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