Description
Boursin Orzo with Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful garlic, and herb-infused Boursin cheese with pasta. This delightful recipe transforms any meal into a memorable experience, perfect for cozy weeknights or special gatherings. With its rich flavors and visual appeal, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 8 oz Boursin cheese (garlic & herb)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare by chopping spinach and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken; sauté garlic in the same pan until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Reduce heat; mix in Boursin cheese until melted. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Slice cooked chicken and fold into the orzo mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg