French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy One-Pan Comfort Food
Deliciously creamy French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole is the perfect one-pan comfort food, combining savory flavors and hearty ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brown the chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add the cooked orzo and French onion soup to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add caramelized onions.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, one-pan, comfort food