French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Savory Turkey Bacon
A delicious and comforting casserole combining the flavors of French onion soup, chicken, and orzo pasta, topped with savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup French onion dip
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, cook the orzo according to package instructions and drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, diced chicken, French onion dip, and chicken broth.
- Add in the shredded cheese, crumbled turkey bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or parsley.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg