French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious combination of flavors featuring tender chicken, savory onions, and orzo pasta, all topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions in the same skillet until translucent.
- In a large casserole dish, combine cooked orzo, shredded chicken, sautéed onions, bacon, chicken broth, and seasoning.
- Mix well and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: French Onion, Chicken, Orzo, Casserole, Turkey Bacon