French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and comforting casserole featuring chicken, orzo, and the rich flavor of French onion soup combined with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., Gruyère or Swiss)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, cook orzo according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, turkey bacon, French onion soup, and half of the cheese. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, Chicken, Casserole, Turkey Bacon