Description
A comforting casserole that combines flavors from classic French onion soup with chicken and orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta
- 2 large Onions, sliced
- 2 cups Beef Broth (or low-sodium chicken broth)
- 1 cup Grated Gruyère Cheese (or Swiss cheese)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut your boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the Onions: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt, sautéing until golden and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet with the onions and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine with Broth and Orzo: Pour in the beef broth and stir in the orzo. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the orzo is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Spices: Stir in the thyme and half of the grated cheese, mixing until melted.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and broil for 3-5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
