French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A deliciously comforting casserole that combines the richness of French onion soup with tender chicken and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: casseroles
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sautéed onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, French onion soup, sautéed onions, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding some French onion dip mix to the casserole mixture.
- This dish can be topped with fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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