French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole
A comforting casserole that combines the nostalgic flavors of French onion soup with hearty chicken and orzo, topped with gooey melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free options available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the sliced onions for 10-12 minutes until caramelized.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and garlic powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sautéed onions, orzo, chicken broth, heavy cream, and half of the cheese.
- Place the chicken breasts in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and pour the orzo mixture on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil, add remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition. Adjust spices to taste, and feel free to swap cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, chicken, French onion, easy dinner
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