French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy a delicious and hearty meal with this French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, featuring savory turkey bacon and melty cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add sliced onions, and sauté until caramelized.
- In a large pot, combine orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken, turkey bacon, caramelized onions, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top with shredded Swiss cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with turkey if desired.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg