Description
A delicious and comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and rich French onion flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, shredded chicken, caramelized onions, beef broth, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with shredded Swiss cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms or tofu.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg