French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: The Best Comfort Food Delight
A creamy and savory casserole combining the rich flavors of French onion with tender chicken and hearty orzo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on both sides.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, French onion soup, and cooked chicken. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider topping with crispy fried onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams