French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: A Comforting Delight for All Ages
A delicious and comforting casserole that combines the flavors of French onion soup with chicken and orzo pasta, perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add sliced onions. Cook until golden brown.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet and brown on both sides.
- Stir in the orzo, beef broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top with cheeses.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with mushrooms.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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