French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of French onion soup with chicken and orzo pasta, elevated by the addition of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy and set aside.
- Add onions to the same skillet and cook until caramelized.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine orzo, chicken broth, cooked chicken, garlic powder, thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the caramelized onions and turkey bacon.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with Swiss cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some freshly chopped parsley on top before serving.
- Feel free to substitute any cooked chicken with rotisserie chicken for an easier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg