Description
A rich and savory one-pan meal combining tender chicken, creamy orzo, and caramelized onions, finished with nutty Gruyère and crispy fried onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1.5 cups dry orzo pasta (Uncooked)
- 2 large yellow onions (Thinly sliced)
- 3 cups beef broth (Low sodium)
- 3 cloves garlic (Minced)
- 2 tbsp butter (Unsalted)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (For searing)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (Adds umami)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (For richness)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese (Shredded)
- 1 cup crispy fried onions (Store-bought topping)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme (Seasoning)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Chopped garnish)
Instructions
- Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil in a deep skillet until golden; remove to a plate.
- Melt butter in the skillet and cook sliced onions for 10-12 minutes until caramelized.
- Add garlic and dry orzo; toast for 1 minute before adding broth and Worcestershire.
- Return chicken to pan; simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in cream and cheese; top with crispy onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Casserole
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg