French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious casserole combining French onion flavors with chicken and orzo, topped with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized.
- Stir in the diced chicken and garlic, cooking until the chicken is browned.
- Add the orzo, thyme, and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with fried turkey bacon and cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg