French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and comforting casserole combining the flavors of French onion soup with chicken and orzo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until softened.
- Add garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, French onion soup, and cooked orzo until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms.
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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