Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Boursin Orzo with Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy orzo pasta, and a rich Boursin cheese sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Orzo:
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin garlic & herb cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Orzo: In the same pan, toast the orzo for 1–2 minutes. Add chicken broth, simmer until absorbed, about 8–10 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat, stir in Boursin, cream, and Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Fold in chicken, spinach, cook until wilted. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- For a veggie boost, add sautéed mushrooms or steamed broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
