French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Bliss
A comforting and delicious casserole featuring tender orzo, savory chicken, and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for family dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, chicken, turkey bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, and caramelized onions.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using seasoned chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, Chicken Casserole, Turkey Bacon, Easy Dinner Recipes