Boursin Chicken Orzo: The Creamy One-Pan Dinner

Name: Boursin Chicken Orzo: The Creamy One-Pan Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 tsp salt (or to taste); 0.5 tsp black pepper (or to taste); 1 small yellow onion (finely diced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1.5 cups orzo pasta (uncooked); 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 5.2 oz Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor, softened); 3 cups fresh spinach (packed); 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish (optional))

Boursin Chicken Orzo is a delightful one-pan meal that comes together in just under 30 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights. This dish features tender pieces of chicken and orzo enveloped in a luxuriously creamy sauce made with Boursin cheese. The combination of savory garlic and herb flavors, along with the fresh spinach, adds a vibrant touch to the dish, making it both comforting and elegant. Serve it immediately for a satisfying dinner that feels gourmet without the fuss.

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30 min total4 servings

Ingredients

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Servings

•1 tbsp olive oil
•1 tbsp unsalted butter
•1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
•1 tsp salt (or to taste)
•0.5 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
•1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
•4 cloves garlic (minced)
•1.5 cups orzo pasta (uncooked)
•4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
•5.2 oz Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor, softened)
•3 cups fresh spinach (packed)
•2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1
Season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper.
2
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
4
Remove from the skillet and set aside.
5
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
6
Add the minced garlic and uncooked orzo. Stir constantly for 1 minute until the orzo is lightly toasted and the garlic is fragrant.
7
Pour in the chicken broth, making sure to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
8
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid.
9
Turn off the heat.
10
Add the entire wheel of softened Boursin cheese to the skillet.
11
Stir gently until the cheese melts completely and forms a creamy sauce that coats the orzo.
12
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
13
Add the fresh spinach and stir until it has just wilted.
14
Serve the Boursin chicken orzo immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.