Description
Boursin Orzo with Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken and orzo pasta enveloped in flavorful Boursin cheese. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, offering a unique blend of textures and tastes that will impress everyone at your table. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 8 oz Boursin cheese (any flavor)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and orzo to the skillet; bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in Boursin cheese until melted, then add fresh spinach until wilted.
- Slice the rested chicken and fold into the orzo mixture. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg