French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious casserole featuring French onion flavors, tender chicken, orzo pasta, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or Gruyere)
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook orzo according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, remove and chop.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
- Add chicken and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Mix in the cooked orzo, bacon, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like parsley or Italian seasoning.
- Let the casserole sit for a few minutes after baking to help it set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, Turkey Bacon, Casserole Recipe