Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and thyme. Cook until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed chicken, cooked onions, orzo, chicken stock, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Ensure onions are caramelized well for deeper flavor.
- Feel free to add sautéed mushrooms or herbs for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg