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Creamy French onion chicken orzo baked in a skillet, with golden seared chicken thighs, caramelized onions, melted cheese, and fresh thyme on top.

French Onion Chicken Orzo

A one-pan French Onion Chicken Orzo that delivers the rich, sweet-savory flavors of French onion soup with tender chicken thighs, creamy orzo, and melted Gruyère cheese. Weeknight easy — restaurant elegant.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Keyword: Campbell French onion soup chicken recipe, Easy creamy chicken orzo slow cooker, Easy french onion chicken orzo slow cooker, French Onion Chicken Orzo, French onion chicken orzo Bake, French onion orzo bake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Caramelizing Onions: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 620kcal
Cost: $18

Equipment

  • 1 Large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven (12-inch recommended)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing onions)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring + deglazing)
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Oven (For finishing the dish)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 6 Boneless chicken thighs - Skin-on or skinless
  • 3 large Yellow onions - Thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups Orzo pasta - Uncooked
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese - Shredded or sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For caramelizing onions
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil - For searing chicken
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 2 cups Chicken broth - Low-sodium preferred
  • 4 sprigs Fresh thyme - Plus extra for garnish
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • ½ cup Dry white wine - Optional

Flavor Builders

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Caramelize sliced onions in butter until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Season and sear chicken thighs until browned, then remove and set aside.
  • Add garlic, deglaze with wine, and build broth mixture with seasonings.
  • Stir in orzo, nestle chicken into pan, cover, and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.
  • Top with Gruyère and broil until golden and bubbly; rest 5 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 2.2mg