Boursin Orzo Chicken (Print Version)
Comforting one-pan dish that combines creamy Boursin cheese, orzo, and chicken in a simple, flavorful meal that's quick to fix.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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1/2 medium onion, diced small
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 cup dry orzo pasta
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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2.5 cups chicken or veggie stock
→ Final Additions
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1 (5.2 oz) block creamy Boursin cheese, at room temp
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2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
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2 cups fresh baby spinach, tightly packed
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Chopped fresh chives (for sprinkling)
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Salt and pepper for seasoning
# Steps:
01 -
Melt the oil and butter together over medium heat. Toss in the onion, stirring for 3-4 minutes until it softens.
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Mix in the garlic and orzo, cooking for a couple of minutes. Stir around so the pasta gets a little toasted and fragrant.
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Pour the broth in gradually and bring it to a low boil. Stir here and there for 10 minutes. Lower the heat if it starts bubbling too much.
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Add the Boursin cheese into the mixture. Let it blend and melt until it's smooth and creamy.
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Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach and chicken. Cover the pot and let it sit for 5 minutes so the spinach gets soft and the chicken warms up.
# Helpful Notes:
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Works like risotto but takes way less time and effort to cook.
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Orzo keeps soaking up liquid as it rests, so keep that in mind.
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An ideal way to use leftover chicken for a brand-new meal.