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Creamy French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole Recipe taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.1 --raw

French Onion Chicken and Orzo with a Pressure Cooker Twist

This cozy casserole blends caramelized onions, juicy chicken, orzo, and creamy Gruyere for a comfort meal that feels like a hug on a plate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven or skillet oven-safe

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoning salt
  • 16 oz Orzo
  • 1.5 cups Caramelized onions frozen or fresh
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup White wine
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 6 oz Shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese Trader Joe's blend
  • Fresh thyme to top
  • Olive oil and salted butter for cooking

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Season the chicken with seasoning salt.
  • Sear chicken in olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add more oil if needed.
  • Deglaze with white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  • Add caramelized onions, both broths, and orzo. Stir everything together.
  • Add the chicken back in. Bring to a simmer.
  • Cover with lid or foil and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until orzo is tender.
  • Remove from oven and stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
  • Top with fresh thyme and serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or portion and freeze. Add a splash of broth when reheating for best texture.