French Onion Orzo with Chicken
A cozy one-pot dinner made with tender chicken, caramelized onions, and cheesy orzo inspired by classic French onion soup flavors.
Ingredients
Chicken and Base
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cubed
- 1 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 4 cups yellow onions sliced
Orzo and Seasonings
- 2.25 cups chicken stock divided
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
- 3 bay leaves
- 0.125 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp dried thyme
Cheese
- 0.75 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 0.5 cup asiago cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and caramelized.
- Add 1/4 cup chicken stock and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape up browned bits and cook until onions are deeply golden.
- Stir in orzo, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and thyme. Toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Return chicken to the pan and add remaining chicken stock. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves. Stir in mozzarella and asiago until melted and creamy. Serve warm.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts. Gruyere, Swiss, or provolone can replace the cheeses.