Description
Looking for the best French onion chicken orzo casserole that feels comforting yet easy to make? This quick and simple recipe combines tender chicken sweet onions and creamy orzo into a healthy feeling one pan dinner. It is perfect for busy weeknights cozy family dinners holidays or meal prep. With classic flavors and minimal effort this dish delivers satisfying comfort food results every time and is great for beginners or experienced cooks who want reliable easy ideas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast cubed
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 2 large yellow onions sliced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add sliced onions cooking for 15 minutes until golden and caramelized while stirring often.
- Add garlic thyme and bay leaves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cubed chicken season with salt and pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Stir in orzo pasta coating it well with the onion mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally until orzo is tender.
- Remove bay leaves then transfer mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with Gruyere and Parmesan cheese and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly for best flavor.
- Add extra broth if orzo thickens too quickly.
- Use freshly grated cheese for smooth melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg