Description
Boursin Orzo with Chicken is a creamy, delicious dish that brings warmth and joy to any meal. Tender orzo pasta is enveloped in a rich Boursin cheese sauce, paired with juicy chicken and topped with fresh herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike while delivering comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 8 oz Boursin cheese (garlic & herb)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add orzo and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Add Garlic & Broth: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Melt Boursin Cheese: Reduce heat and stir in Boursin cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Combine: Slice chicken and add back to the skillet with drained orzo. Mix well to coat everything in the sauce.
- Finish & Serve: Top with fresh herbs before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg