French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and comforting casserole combining the flavors of French onion soup with tender chicken and orzo pasta.
- 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
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, shredded chicken, turkey bacon, caramelized onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add beef broth and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded Swiss cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a cup of heavy cream before baking.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with leftover turkey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg