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Boursin orzo with chicken ingredients including Boursin cheese, orzo pasta, and chicken breasts

Boursin Orzo with Chicken

Beginner-friendly, one-pan dinner with juicy seared chicken, creamy Boursin garlic-herb orzo, and fresh spinach. Ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 5.2 oz Boursin cheese Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F/74°C). Remove and set aside.
  3. Toast orzo in the same skillet for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Boursin cheese until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add chopped spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until just wilted.
  7. Return chicken to skillet to warm through. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For quicker cooking, slice thick chicken breasts in half horizontally. Don’t skip toasting the orzo — it builds nutty flavor. Keep heat low when adding cream to prevent curdling.