French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Savory Turkey Bacon
A hearty casserole featuring tender chicken, flavorful orzo, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté the onions until caramelized.
- Add the cooked chicken, orzo, chicken broth, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with Swiss cheese and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like parsley or oregano.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, Chicken, Orzo, Casserole, Turkey Bacon