Description
A creamy French onion inspired casserole made with tender chicken, caramelized onions, and orzo pasta baked in a savory cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in butter and olive oil with sugar and salt until golden
- Stir in garlic and cook briefly
- Add orzo and toast lightly
- Mix in chicken, thyme, pepper, and Worcestershire if using
- Pour in broth and cream and simmer until orzo is tender
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until creamy
- Top with remaining mozzarella and bake until bubbly
Notes
- Cook onions slowly for best flavor
- Add extra broth when reheating leftovers
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg