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French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole
Husnain Ali

French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole Recipe

This cozy French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole combines tender chicken, savory caramelized onions, and creamy orzo baked in a rich broth. Inspired by classic French onion soup flavors, this comforting casserole is topped with melty cheese and baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that tastes fancy but comes together with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyère cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet heat butter and olive oil over medium heat and cook sliced onions until caramelized about 12–15 minutes.
  3. Add garlic powder thyme salt and pepper and stir well.
  4. In a casserole dish combine uncooked orzo shredded chicken caramelized onions and broth then mix well.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes until orzo begins to soften.
  6. Remove foil sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.
  7. Bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until cheese melts and becomes lightly golden.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Caramelizing the onions slowly gives the casserole its signature French onion
  • flavor.
  • Gruyère cheese gives the most authentic taste but mozzarella works great too.
  • Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.

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