Description
A comforting French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole that combines the rich flavors of French onion soup with chicken, orzo, and creamy cheeses.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked Chicken
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried
- 2 large Yellow onions, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium Chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups Orzo pasta
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
- Incorporate cooked chicken, orzo, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Top it with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like rosemary or basil. Use leftover roasted chicken to save time. You can customize this recipe by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, French onion, comfort food, pasta