French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Bliss
A comforting and delicious casserole that combines the flavors of French onion soup with chicken and orzo, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, combine the orzo, chicken broth, shredded chicken, French onion soup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in half of the cheddar cheese and transfer to a baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and turkey bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- For added depth, you can caramelize onions before adding them to the mix.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with a vegetarian option for a meat-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, casserole, chicken recipe, comfort food