A delicious blend of French onion flavors with chicken and orzo, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:French
Diet:Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cups beef broth
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sliced onions. Cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, shredded chicken, crumbled turkey bacon, caramelized onions, beef broth, mozzarella cheese, cream, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and thyme. Mix until well combined.
Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and the top is golden.
Remove from oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, you can sprinkle additional cheese on top before baking.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 cup
Calories:400
Sugar:2g
Sodium:800mg
Fat:20g
Saturated Fat:5g
Unsaturated Fat:10g
Trans Fat:0g
Carbohydrates:30g
Fiber:3g
Protein:30g
Cholesterol:75mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, casserole, chicken, turkey bacon