French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A richly flavored casserole that combines the savory taste of French onion with tender chicken and orzo pasta topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, crumbled turkey bacon, French onion soup, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can substitute other types of cheese if desired.
- For added flavor, consider sautéing onions and mushrooms to mix in.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion, Chicken, Orzo, Casserole, Turkey Bacon