French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious casserole combining tender chicken, savory French onion flavors, and creamy orzo, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked orzo, shredded chicken, French onion soup, mozzarella cheese, turkey bacon, and green onions.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then season with garlic powder and black pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with cooked lentils.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg