French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: A Comforting Family Favorite
A delicious and comforting casserole featuring the flavors of French onion soup, chicken, and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the onions. Cook until caramelized.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Add the orzo and beef broth, stirring to combine. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with Gruyère cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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