Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with creamy Boursin orzo and chicken. This rich, garlicky dish combines tender chicken, absorbent orzo, and herb-infused cheese for a delightful meal that warms your heart and pleases your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 oz Boursin cheese
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear for 5-7 minutes per side until golden.
- Add Garlic and Spinach: Remove chicken, add garlic and spinach to the skillet, sauté until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Cook Orzo: Combine chicken broth and orzo; bring to a boil then simmer covered for 10-12 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Melt Boursin: Stir in Boursin cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine: Slice rested chicken into bite-sized pieces; fold into the cheesy orzo mixture.
- Serve: Plate while warm; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg