Name: Creamy Orzo Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons beef broth; 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Description

A hearty chicken casserole with orzo pasta, caramelized onions, and cheese.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons beef broth
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, or until the onions are deeply golden brown and caramelized. Add beef broth to the skillet and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Remove from heat.
In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook according to package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through but still slightly firm. Drain any excess broth.
In the prepared baking dish, combine the cooked orzo, caramelized onions, and seasoned chicken. Stir well to combine.
Sprinkle Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked before serving.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 600
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 100mg