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French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole

A cozy baked casserole with caramelized onions, tender chicken, creamy orzo, and melted cheese inspired by French onion soup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine: American, French-inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta dry
  • 2 large onions sliced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Caramelize onions in butter and oil.
  2. Add chicken and seasonings; cook lightly.
  3. Stir in orzo, broth, and cream; simmer briefly.
  4. Transfer to baking dish, add cheese, and bake covered.
  5. Uncover, add more cheese, bake until golden, and serve.

Notes

Caramelizing the onions fully is key to flavor.