French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and hearty casserole featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and the savory flavor of French onion soup, topped with turkey bacon for an extra crunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 can French onion soup
- 2 cups shredded cheese (such as Swiss or Gruyère)
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, orzo, French onion soup, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with shredded cheese and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can substitute the chicken with mushrooms.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, casserole, chicken, pasta, turkey bacon