Description
A comforting one-pan dish that combines the rich flavors of French onion soup with tender chicken and orzo, topped with bubbling cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups shredded Gruyere, Swiss, or mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the sliced sweet onions in a skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken in the same pan until cooked through.
- Add the orzo pasta and stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme; stir well.
- Top with shredded cheese and transfer the pan to the oven.
- Bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Notes
Feel free to add extra vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for added nutrition. Adjust the broth for a soupier consistency if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg