Boursin Orzo with Chicken: Easy Comfort Food for Any Night
A delightful Boursin Orzo with Chicken recipe that's easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal any night of the week.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Chicken and Orzo
- 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 Boursin cheese Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor (5.2 oz)
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- fresh parsley chopped, optional, for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, toast orzo for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Boursin cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, 1–2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to warm through. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
To speed up cooking, slice thick chicken breasts in half. Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture. Use a splash of broth when reheating leftovers to maintain creaminess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 690mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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