French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and hearty casserole combining French onion flavors with chicken and orzo, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or Gruyère)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté onions until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, shredded chicken, turkey bacon, caramelized onions, beef broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, and thyme. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider stirring in some sautéed mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken, Casserole, Orzo, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food