French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole
A warm and hearty casserole featuring tender chicken, creamy broth, and sweet caramelized onions, topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyere or Swiss)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet with the caramelized onions and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, chicken broth, heavy cream, caramelized onions, and diced cooked chicken. Season generously with salt and pepper, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Spread it out evenly for a beautiful bake.
- Generously top the casserole with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few moments. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
To maintain creaminess, sprinkle a little water when reheating leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg