Creamy French Onion Chicken Bake

The coziest, creamiest dinner — caramelized onions, tender chicken, melty cheese, and baked orzo all in one dish. Pure comfort!

By @sometimes_healthy_jrae

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 pieces large yellow onions
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
• 1.5 cups orzo pasta
• 0.5 cups shredded mozzarella
• 0 optional grilled onions
• 0 optional parsley

Instructions

1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onions and sauté until soft and translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, add the shredded chicken, the heavy cream, and both cheeses. Mix until combined and warmed through.
5. Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
6. Add the dry orzo straight into the dish and gently stir to coat.
7. Top with extra mozzarella.
8. Bake until the orzo is tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
9. Finish with grilled onions and fresh parsley on top.