Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful one-skillet meal with this Boursin Orzo with Chicken recipe. Tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a decadent Boursin cheese sauce come together to create a satisfying dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Orzo:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (5.2-ounce) package Boursin garlic and herb cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Cook the Orzo: Toast orzo in the same skillet. Add chicken broth, simmer until tender. Stir in Boursin cheese and heavy cream until creamy.
- Combine: Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add spinach if desired. Remove from heat and garnish with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute Boursin shallot and chive or cracked black pepper varieties for a different flavor.
- Enhance the dish with mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for added depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
