French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole
This French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole combines caramelized onions with shredded chicken and orzo pasta for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- large oven-safe skillet
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
Butter and Oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Onions
- 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Pasta and Chicken
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works well
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Liquids
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half for lighter option
Cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Caramelize the onions. In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply golden and caramelized. Stir in the minced garlic during the last 1–2 minutes.
- Add orzo and chicken. Stir in the orzo and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to lightly toast. Add shredded chicken, thyme, pepper, and Worcestershire if using. Mix well.
- Pour in liquids. Add the chicken broth and cream. Bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
- Add cheese. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese. Mix until melted and creamy.
- Bake the casserole.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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