Description
Creamy French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal perfect for family dinners and weeknight gatherings. This casserole features luscious caramelized onions, tender shredded chicken, and orzo pasta enveloped in a rich cheesy sauce. Topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, it offers a delightful blend of flavors that will warm you from the inside out. Easy to prepare with minimal cleanup, this recipe is versatile enough to accommodate your preferences—whether you choose to use rotisserie chicken or swap cheeses. Serve it with a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large oven-safe skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, and salt; cook until caramelized (20–25 minutes). Stir in minced garlic during the last minute.
- Toast orzo in the skillet for an additional 2 minutes.
- Combine shredded chicken, thyme, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce (if using).
- Pour in chicken broth and cream; bring to a simmer and cover for 8–10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), top with remaining mozzarella, and bake for 10–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg