Description
A soulful comfort food delight combining creamy Boursin cheese, tender chicken, and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, toast the orzo for 1–2 minutes until slightly golden.
- Add chicken broth and simmer, covered, for about 8–10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Boursin cheese until smooth.
- Add chopped spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the skillet, warming through.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg