French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: A Cozy Family Favorite
A comforting and flavorful French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole that’s perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, French onion soup, mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with crispy fried onions before baking.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg