Description
French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, creamy orzo, and caramelized onions, topped with crispy fried onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup French fried onions (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In the same skillet, sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and let it rest.
- In a separate pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine caramelized onions, cooked orzo, heavy cream, dried thyme, shredded mozzarella, and Gruyère cheese. Mix well.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add them to the orzo mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle French fried onions on top of the casserole for added crunch.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables for more flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg