Description
This French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole is rich, cozy, and full of deep onion flavor. Made with tender chicken, creamy orzo, and melty cheese, it’s the perfect comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet or pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until deeply caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until chicken is lightly browned.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
- Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
- Top with Gruyère and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until orzo is tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra French onion flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or beef broth. This casserole reheats beautifully and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: french onion chicken, orzo casserole, chicken orzo bake, comfort food casserole
