Boursin Orzo with Chicken Recipe
Creamy and flavorful, this Boursin Orzo with Chicken is a one-pan wonder that’s perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. Tender orzo pasta cooked with juicy chicken, fresh spinach, and a creamy Boursin cheese sauce – a dish the whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Optional: fresh parsley or lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, season chicken, and cook until browned. Set aside.
- Cook the Orzo: In the same skillet, toast orzo, add broth and water, simmer until tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in Boursin and Parmesan until creamy, add spinach and chicken. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For added brightness, squeeze in a little lemon juice before serving.
- Substitute kale or arugula for spinach if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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