French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole: Easy Turkey Bacon Comfort Food
A warm and hearty casserole that combines the flavors of French onion soup with tender chicken and orzo pasta, enhanced with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, garlic, onion powder, and thyme.
- Bring to a simmer, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
- Feel free to substitute chicken thighs with breast for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: French Onion, Chicken, Orzo Casserole, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon