Description
Boursin Orzo with Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish that perfectly melds tender chicken, fluffy orzo pasta, and rich Boursin cheese in a delightful herby sauce. This easy-to-make recipe brings friends and family together around the dinner table, providing a warm, flavorful experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Ideal for weeknight meals or casual gatherings, this dish transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 8 oz Boursin cheese (garlic & fine herbs recommended)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add garlic and spinach: Stir in minced garlic and fresh spinach; sauté until fragrant and spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Cook the orzo: In a separate pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Create the creamy sauce: Lower heat in the skillet and mix in Boursin cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine everything: Gently fold cooked orzo into the skillet mixture and top with toasted pine nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg