Creamy Boursin Chicken Orzo Bake
Tender chicken, orzo pasta, tomatoes, spinach, and Boursin cheese bake together in one dish for an easy, rich, and creamy dinner.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp each Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika
- 1/4 tsp each Salt and Pepper
- 5.2 oz Package Boursin Garlic and Herb Cheese
- 8 oz Dry, Uncooked Orzo
- 1 Cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Oil-Packed Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 4-5 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tbsp Herbs De Provence or Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp each Garlic and Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp each Salt and Pepper
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 2-3 Cups Chopped Fresh Baby Spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken pieces with the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the Boursin cheese in the center of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Add the dry orzo, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, Parmesan, seasoned chicken, and Herbes de Provence around the cheese.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Gently stir the ingredients around the Boursin, making sure most of the orzo is covered by the liquid.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the foil and stir until the Boursin is fully incorporated and the sauce is creamy.
- Stir in the chopped spinach until wilted.
- If the sauce is thicker than desired, stir in a splash of milk.
- Serve immediately with additional Parmesan and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
Approximate Nutrition Information
Per serving, based on 6 servings:- Calories: 700
- Protein: 40 grams
- Carbohydrates: 39 grams
- Fat: 42 grams
- Saturated Fat: 22 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 780 milligrams