French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious casserole featuring French onion flavors, tender chicken, and orzo pasta, topped with turkey bacon for an extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup French onion dip
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, shredded chicken, French onion dip, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Cook the turkey bacon in olive oil until crispy, then crumble it over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with mushrooms.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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