French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and comforting dish combining the flavors of French onion soup and chicken with orzo pasta in a cozy casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, French onion soup, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- For extra flavor, consider adding caramelized onions to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg