French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole that combines 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 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the orzo, chicken, French onion soup, half of the cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, easy dinner recipes, comfort food