Description
Chicken Asparagus and Boursin Orzo is a creamy, one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, fresh asparagus, and rich herbed cheese. This easy, comforting recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Olive oil or avocado oil, as needed
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 fresh lemon
- 1–2 leeks, finely chopped (about ½ cup, white and light green parts only)
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups dry orzo
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 Boursin cheese wheel (5.3 oz), softened
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Boursin:
Remove Boursin cheese from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. - Cook Chicken:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–6 minutes until no longer pink. Remove and set aside. - Cook Asparagus:
In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Add asparagus, season lightly, and squeeze fresh lemon over it. Cook for 6–9 minutes until tender. Remove and set aside. - Sauté Aromatics:
Add leeks to the skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 5–6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. - Toast Orzo:
Stir in dry orzo and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often. - Simmer:
Add chicken broth and water. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed. - Make It Creamy:
Stir in softened Boursin cheese until fully melted. Add chicken and asparagus back in. Cover and cook for 4–5 minutes. - Finish & Serve:
Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Letting the Boursin soften helps it melt smoothly into the sauce.
- Add extra broth if the orzo absorbs liquid too quickly.
- Don’t overcook the chicken—it will finish cooking when added back to the skillet.
- Fresh lemon juice brightens the dish and balances the creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop / One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg