Boursin Orzo Bake
This Creamy Boursin Chicken Orzo Bake made in one pan with tender chicken, garlic-herb Boursin cheese, and perfectly baked orzo. Comforting, easy, and packed with rich flavor in every bite.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups dry orzo
- 2¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 5.2 oz package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
- Squeeze of lemon optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes (it will finish cooking in the oven).
- Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo and broth. Nestle the Boursin in the center.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes around (place some cut-side up on top.
- Cover with foil and bake 25-30 minutes, until orzo is tender.
- Remove foil and stir until creamy. Fold in spinach and Parmesan. Bake further uncovered 3–5 minutes.
- Finish with lemon, fresh basil, and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Refrigerate: up to 4 days
Reheat: add a splash of broth, cream, or milk to loosen
Freezing: not recommended (cream sauce texture changes)
Reheat: add a splash of broth, cream, or milk to loosen
Freezing: not recommended (cream sauce texture changes)
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 858mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2662IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 3mg