French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole
A comforting casserole blending French onion soup flavors with tender chicken and orzo for a delicious family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the onions in olive oil over medium heat until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, caramelized onions, beef broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the sour cream and half of the mozzarella cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can prepare this dish a day in advance and bake just before serving. For variation, swap out the beef broth for chicken broth or add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg