Description
A savory dish combining tender chicken, flavorful onions, and orzo pasta, reminiscent of classic French onion soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Brown the chicken on both sides, around 5 minutes per side.
- Stir in orzo and balsamic vinegar.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in Gruyere cheese until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with mushrooms.
- Adjust the amount of cheese based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Orzo, chicken orzo, French onion soup, one-pot meal