French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole
A comforting dish combining tender chicken, creamy orzo, and sweet caramelized onions, reminiscent of French onion soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook them slowly until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Once the onions are caramelized, add the diced chicken to the skillet and sauté until no longer pink.
- Now stir in the orzo, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes until the orzo is cooked al dente.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- Transfer the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Once done, cool slightly and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, be patient while caramelizing the onions. Feel free to substitute chicken with mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg