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Boursin Orzo with Chicken Recipe

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A creamy and comforting Boursin Orzo with Chicken recipe featuring tender shredded chicken, fresh spinach, and flavorful Boursin cheese, all cooked together in a rich broth and sautéed aromatics for a deliciously easy one-pot meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin cheese, softened
  • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh chives, chopped (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onion and Aromatics: Add the olive oil, butter, and chopped onion to a pot over medium-high heat and sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add Garlic and Orzo: Stir in the minced garlic and uncooked orzo pasta; cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to toast the orzo and infuse flavor.
  3. Cook Orzo in Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle bubble. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often. Add extra broth if the liquid evaporates too quickly before the orzo is tender.
  4. Incorporate Boursin Cheese: Stir in the softened Boursin cheese until fully melted and smooth, creating a creamy sauce.
  5. Wilt Spinach and Heat Chicken: Remove the pot from heat, stir in fresh spinach and cooked chicken, then cover the pot for 5 minutes to allow the spinach to wilt and chicken to warm.
  6. Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Use shredded or finely chopped cooked chicken for best texture.
  • If spinach is not preferred, kale or swiss chard can be substituted.
  • Adjust broth quantity if the orzo absorbs too quickly to prevent dryness.
  • Boursin cheese adds a rich, herbaceous flavor; cream cheese can be used as a milder substitute with added herbs.
  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit chicken, or substitute with cooked mushrooms or plant-based protein.

Keywords: Boursin, Orzo, Chicken, Creamy, One-Pot Meal, Easy Dinner, Spinach, Comfort Food

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