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French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole

Savory French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole You’ll Crave

Enjoy the warm embrace of French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, a delightful blend of flavors perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 ounces Orzo Pasta
  • 3 cups Rotisserie Chicken shredded
  • 1 can French Onion Soup
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese blend of mozzarella and cheddar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine orzo pasta, shredded rotisserie chicken, and French onion soup in a large mixing bowl. Stir in cream cheese until creamy.
  3. Season the mixture with garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and level the surface.
  5. Mix the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl, then drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
  8. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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