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French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole

French onion chicken orzo casserole topped with melted cheese and herbs

I first made this French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole on a rainy weeknight when I had a couple of leftover rotisserie chicken breasts and two enormous yellow onions begging to be used. The result felt like classic French onion soup folded into a cozy, cheesy pasta bake: deeply caramelized onions, tender orzo that absorbs all the savory cooking liquid, and melty mozzarella with a salty Parmesan finish. It’s an easy weeknight winner that also travels well to potlucks and freezes beautifully for future meals. If you love comforting, saucy chicken pasta dishes, you’ll find this one hits the same comforting … Learn more

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French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole

Delicious French onion chicken orzo casserole served in a baking dish

I first made this French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole on a blustery weeknight when I wanted something cozy that didn’t require babysitting. The sweet, deeply caramelized onions combined with creamy orzo and shredded chicken deliver the nostalgia of French onion soup with the comfort of a bake. It’s an easy weeknight winner—make ahead, pull from the fridge, and bake for dinner. Why you’ll love this dish This casserole turns simple pantry staples into something special. Caramelized onions add a sweet-savory backbone, while orzo gives the dish pasta-like creaminess without fuss. Using shredded rotisserie chicken keeps prep short and the meal … Learn more

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