Description
Boursin Orzo with Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, delicate orzo pasta, and rich Boursin cheese for a delightful culinary experience. Enhanced with aromatic garlic and fresh spinach, this easy-to-make recipe bursts with flavor and is perfect for family dinners or meal prep. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that will impress your loved ones and elevate your weeknight dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 8 oz Boursin cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and spinach; sauté until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo; reduce heat and simmer for about 8 minutes until tender.
- Stir in Boursin cheese until melted and creamy.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg