French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and comforting casserole combining the flavors of French onion soup and chicken with orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or Gruyère)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, French onion soup, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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