French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Comforting Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, savory onions, and orzo pasta, all topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or Gruyere)
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced chicken until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, orzo pasta, French onion soup, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken, Casserole, Orzo, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food