French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Savory Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious blend of flavors featuring tender chicken, savory turkey bacon, and creamy orzo, all baked to perfection.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, chicken, turkey bacon, French onion soup, sautéed onions and garlic, thyme, and salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms.
- This dish pairs well with a green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, chicken, orzo, turkey bacon, casserole