Description
Boursin Orzo with Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken and orzo pasta tossed in a luscious Boursin cheese sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at special gatherings. With its rich flavors and delightful aroma filling your kitchen, this dish will quickly become a family favorite. Enjoy every creamy bite and savor the smiles around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 5 oz Boursin cheese (garlic & herb)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic during the last minute of cooking for added flavor.
- Cook orzo: Pour in chicken broth and orzo, bringing to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Create creamy sauce: Stir in Boursin cheese until melted, then incorporate fresh spinach until wilted.
- Finish with Parmesan and lemon juice: Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top, add lemon juice, mix well, and sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg