Description
Whip up a creamy Boursin Orzo with Chicken for a cozy weeknight meal thats quick comforting and sure to impress with every bite In under 20 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
12 oz orzo pasta
4 oz Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk or cream
3 cloves garlic
1 small shallot or yellow onion
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups fresh spinach
Parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep and season: Pat dry the chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and have all ingredients chopped and measured. Heat a hot skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil for a crisp sear.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer; brown 3-4 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove to plate and rest briefly.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add a touch more oil if needed. Sauté minced shallot and garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes. Salt lightly.
- Toast the orzo: Pour in the dry orzo and stir for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast. Scrape browned bits from the bottom of the pan to enrich the sauce base.
- Deglaze and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook the orzo until tender yet al dente, about 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a splash more broth.
- Melt in the Boursin: Stir in the room-temperature Boursin cheese in spoonfuls, allowing it to melt gradually into the simmering sauce. The cheese will emulsify, creating a creamy coating. Return the chicken to the pan and fold in any juices.
- Finish with greens and brightness: If using spinach, add it now and toss until wilted. Finish with chopped parsley and lemon zest. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate and serve: Divide among bowls with a good balance of chicken, orzo, and sauce. Optional: drizzle with olive oil and extra herbs; serve immediately while creamy and warm.
Notes
A quick, creamy weeknight pasta featuring orzo, lean chicken, and Boursin cheese in a garlicky sauce, ready in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 520-590 kcal per serving
- Sugar: Not specified in article
- Fat: 18-24 g
- Carbohydrates: 50-64 g
- Fiber: 2-4 g
- Protein: 28-34 g
