Description
A creamy and comforting casserole that combines tender chicken, caramelized onions, and orzo pasta, topped with bubbling mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 large onions, caramelized
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a large skillet and add sliced onions. Cook until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot and add orzo. Cook according to package instructions, then drain.
- Combine shredded chicken, caramelized onions, cooked orzo, cream cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
For a crispy top, consider broiling for a minute or two at the end of the baking time. Serve hot for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg