French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Savory Turkey Bacon
This delicious casserole features tender chicken, savory turkey bacon, and creamy orzo for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup cheese, shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent.
- Add cubed chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in orzo, beef broth, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Transfer to a greased casserole dish and top with turkey bacon and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until orzo is tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg