By theferventmama.com
French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:20min
A creamy, comforting one-dish meal with caramelized onions, tender chicken, and orzo pasta in a savory cheesy sauce.
Updated at: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:35:35 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories544.1 kcal (27%)
Total Fat37.6 g (54%)
Carbs28.8 g (11%)
Sugars6.7 g (7%)
Protein24.4 g (49%)
Sodium536.2 mg (27%)
Fiber5 g (18%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
1 tablespoonolive oil
2yellow onions
large, thinly sliced
1 teaspoonsugar
½ teaspoonsalt
3garlic cloves
minced
1 ½ cupsOrzo Pasta
2 cupschicken
cooked shredded, rotisserie works well
½ teaspoondried thyme
¼ teaspoonblack pepper
2 cupslow-sodium chicken broth
1 cupheavy cream
or half and half for lighter option
1 ½ cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
½ cupgrated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
or balsamic glaze, for added depth
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