French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
This French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon combines flavors of caramelized onions, tender chicken, and savory turkey bacon for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble it.
- Add olive oil and chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking until browned on both sides.
- Stir in orzo, French onion soup, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add caramelized onions as a topping before baking.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French Onion, Chicken, Casserole, Orzo, Turkey Bacon