Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, a delightful twist on classic French onion soup. This creamy one-pan dish features tender chicken, rich caramelized onions, and al dente orzo pasta enveloped in a cheesy sauce that satisfies every craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In a large oven-safe skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, and salt; cook for 20–25 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic for the last minute.
- Toast the orzo: Stir in the orzo and toast for about 2 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add shredded chicken, thyme, pepper, chicken broth, and cream; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Cheese it up: Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and bake for 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let rest for 5–10 minutes before garnishing with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg