Chicken Boursin Orzo (Printable Version)

Tender chicken, silky orzo, and lots of Boursin cheese make this easy, creamy dinner a new favorite for busy nights.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 150 grams Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs, 1 package/5.2 oz)
03 - 0.5 cup heavy cream
04 - 2 cups chicken broth
05 - 1 cup orzo pasta
06 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
08 - 0.5 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Finishing & Garnishes

12 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
13 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Want to make it pretty? Top with some herbs and Parm if you want. Serve right away and dig in.
02 - Put your chicken breasts back into the pan and let them sit with the orzo and sauce for a couple minutes to get warmed through.
03 - Next, toss in the chopped spinach. Keep stirring while it wilts down—should only take a minute or two.
04 - Turn the heat down low, then pour in the heavy cream and drop in the Boursin cheese. Keep mixing until it melts and you have a creamy mess.
05 - Now, pour the chicken broth over the orzo. Let it all slowly bubble away, covered, stirring here and there, until the pasta’s soft and most of the liquid’s gone—about 8 or 10 minutes.
06 - Using the same pan, throw in the orzo. Stir it around for a minute or two until it starts to get a touch golden.
07 - Add the chicken to your skillet and let each side get golden brown—about 4 to 5 minutes each. Move the chicken out of the pan and set aside for now.
08 - Drizzle olive oil in a big skillet on medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to season them up.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Swap in mushrooms, shrimp, or turkey if you want to change things up from chicken.
02 - You can toss in more veggies like bell peppers, tomatoes, or zucchini to make it even more colorful and add extra nutrition.
03 - Stash leftovers in the fridge (closed container works best) for up to 3 days. Warm it up slowly with a splash of cream or broth if it’s dried out.

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