Description
Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Boursin Orzo with Chicken is a one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, garlic herb cheese, and fresh spinach—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 wheel (5.2 oz) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Boursin cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted (about 1 minute).
- Return chicken to the skillet and let everything heat through.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Slice chicken before serving for easier portions.
- Add a splash of broth if the sauce thickens too much.
- Substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- For extra veggies, add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop / One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg