Boursin Orzo with Chicken
A delightful one-pan dish combining the creamy richness of Boursin cheese with tender chicken and fluffy orzo pasta, all ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- Fresh parsley, chopped optional, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken breasts by combining garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub this mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add seasoned chicken breasts and sear for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add uncooked orzo and toast for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the broth.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and Boursin cheese until smoothly combined.
- Add chopped spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until it wilts.
- Return seared chicken breasts to the skillet and let them warm through in the orzo mixture for a couple of minutes.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently, adding a splash of broth or cream.