French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole Creamy & Comforting
A cozy, creamy baked casserole with tender chicken, caramelized onions, melty cheese, and orzo pasta. French onion soup meets weeknight comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2–3 yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 cup uncooked orzo
2 cups beef or chicken broth
½ cup cream or sour cream (optional)
1½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Caramelize onions in butter and oil for 20–25 min until golden.
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Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook 1 min. Remove bay leaf.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13″ casserole dish.
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Combine onions, chicken, orzo, broth, cream, salt, and pepper in dish. Mix well.
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Cover with foil and bake for 30 min.
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Uncover, top with cheese, and bake 10–15 min more until bubbly.
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Let rest 5–10 min before serving.
Notes
Substitute chicken with mushrooms or beans for vegetarian. Use Swiss or provolone if Gruyère isn’t available.