Boursin Orzo with Chicken
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Boursin Orzo with Chicken
Description
This Boursin Orzo with Chicken recipe uses orzo pasta sautéed with garlic and onion before simmering in chicken broth until tender, absorbing flavors. Stirring in softened Boursin cheese creates a smooth, creamy sauce that coats the orzo. Adding fresh spinach and cooked chicken at the end allows the spinach to wilt gently and the chicken to warm through without overcooking.
The result is a rich but fresh-tasting dish with tender pasta, savory chicken, and a subtle sharpness from the Boursin cheese. The mixture offers both creamy and slightly textured bites from the orzo and added vegetables.
To serve, garnish with fresh chopped chives if desired. This can be enjoyed as a main course or as an accompaniment. The recipe is flexible; adjust liquid if needed to keep the orzo from drying out, and note that cooking times may vary based on equipment.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
- 2.5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin cheese softened
- 2 cups baby spinach packed, fresh
- 2 cups chicken chopped/shredded, cooked
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- chive chopped (optional, to taste, fresh
Instructions
- Add the oil, butter, and onion to a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and orzo. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring fairly often (this step infuses the orzo with more flavor and toasts it a bit).
- Pour in the chicken broth. Once it starts to bubble, continue cooking for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring quite often. You will need to turn the heat down a bit (to medium or even medium-low). You want it to gently bubble vs. furiously boil, and you don't want the liquid to reduce too much before the pasta has cooked (it this seems to be happening, add in a splash more broth as needed).
- Stir in the Boursin until smooth.
- Take the pot off the heat and stir in the spinach and chicken, then cover the pot for 5 minutes. The spinach will wilt, the chicken will heat through, and the sauce will thicken a little more.
- Season with salt & pepper to taste and serve with chopped chives sprinkled over top if desired.
Notes
- Cooking times are approximate; adjust to ensure orzo is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- If substituting rice for orzo, modify liquid amounts and cooking time accordingly.
- For a fresh garnish, sprinkle chopped chives before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 591mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1330IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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