French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Savory Turkey Bacon
A delicious casserole featuring tender orzo pasta, juicy chicken, and savory turkey bacon steeped in rich French onion flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Nut-free
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onions until caramelized.
- In a large pot, combine the cooked chicken, orzo, chicken broth, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the caramelized onions and turkey bacon.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with Swiss cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of chicken broth.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, casserole, comfort food