Description
Creamy, comforting, and quick to make, this Boursin Orzo with Chicken is a one-pan dinner packed with garlic herb flavor, spinach, and juicy chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup orzo pasta
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2 cups chicken broth
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor)
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1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, toast orzo for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes until orzo is tender.
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Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Boursin cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, 1–2 minutes.
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Return the chicken to the skillet to warm through. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
To speed up cooking, slice thick chicken breasts in half.
Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
Use a splash of broth when reheating leftovers to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg