Description
A warm, cozy bake featuring garlicky Boursin cheese, tender chicken, and delicate orzo, combined with fresh vegetables for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin garlic & herb cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the chicken into roughly 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 4-5 minutes, then set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in uncooked orzo and toast briefly. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Add Boursin cheese, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini; stir gently.
- Cover the skillet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove cover, stir, fold in spinach, and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before garnishing with herbs and Parmesan. Serve directly from the skillet.
Notes
For a lighter meal, pair with a crisp green salad. To reheat, add a splash of broth or water to restore moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Boursin, Orzo, Chicken, Bake, Comfort food, Weeknight dinner