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
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or Gruyere)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, French onion soup, sour cream, garlic powder, and half of the cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese and chopped green onions.
- Bake 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.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg