Creamy French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole with tender chicken, caramelized onions, and golden cheese topping.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 large onions, thinly sliced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 cup orzo pasta, 3 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional), 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Melt butter with olive oil in skillet, cook onions 20 min. 3. Add garlic and thyme 2 min. 4. Season chicken; sear 5–7 min. 5. Stir in orzo. 6. Add broth and wine, simmer 10 min. 7. Stir in Worcestershire, cream, half cheese. 8. Transfer to baking dish; top with remaining cheese and panko. 9. Bake 20–25 min. 10. Rest 5 min.