One Pot French Onion Chicken Orzo

ByHayleigh Luttmers
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One Pot French Onion Chicken Orzo

One Pot French Onion Chicken Orzo

This one pot French onion chicken orzo combines tender chicken, creamy orzo, caramelized onions, mozzarella and crispy fried onions for the ultimate cozy weeknight dinner. Everything comes together in one pot for an easy meal with minimal cleanup.
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Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Directions

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 onions thinly sliced
  • 2 chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2½ cups beef broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella
  • 1 2.8 oz can French’s Crispy Fried Onions
Seasonings:
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Thyme

Directions
 

  1. Melt butter in a large oven safe skillet and caramelize the onions.
  2. Add chicken and season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and thyme. Cook until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Add garlic, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add beef broth and orzo. Season again, bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
  5. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the orzo is tender and creamy. Add half of the mozzarella and stir.
  6. Top with remaining mozzarella and cover until melted.
  7. Add French’s Crispy Fried Onions and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes.

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