Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Boursin Orzo with Chicken is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender orzo pasta with savory chicken and a luxurious garlic and herb cheese sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Orzo:
- 1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin garlic and herb cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, season chicken, and cook until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Orzo: In the same skillet, toast orzo, then add chicken broth and milk. Simmer until tender. Stir in Boursin cheese until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked chicken back to the pan, stir in spinach, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute Boursin with cream cheese and fresh herbs if needed.
- This dish thickens as it cools—add a splash of milk when reheating.
- For extra veggies, add peas or roasted mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
