Description
French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and savory baked dish. Tender chicken and orzo pasta are combined with caramelized onions and French onion soup flavors for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until caramelized, about 8–10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, uncooked orzo, French onion soup, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add caramelized onions and garlic, then stir to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Gruyère and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Optional: Add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables. For a crispier top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole / Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-Inspired / Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: French onion chicken, orzo casserole, baked chicken casserole, creamy chicken dish
