Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Boursin Orzo with Chicken recipe is a perfect dish for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, creamy orzo pasta, and a blend of herbs and cheeses come together to create a delicious and comforting meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Orzo:
- 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin garlic and herb cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken in olive oil until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Toast the orzo: In the same skillet, toast the uncooked orzo for 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the orzo: Pour in chicken broth, simmer until tender.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in heavy cream and Boursin cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine ingredients: Add chicken, spinach, Parmesan, and parsley. Stir to combine.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can substitute kale or peas for the spinach.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes while cooking the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
