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Creamy Boursin Chicken and Orzo Bake

Creamy Boursin Chicken and Orzo Bake

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This creamy baked chicken orzo is the perfect weeknight dinner—easy to make, full of flavor, and baked in one dish with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and Boursin cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 rounds Boursin cheese (garlic & herb)
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Step: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Step: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a medium bowl.
  3. Step: Add the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix well to coat the chicken in the seasonings. Set aside.
  4. Step: Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set them aside.
  5. Step: In the prepared baking dish, add the orzo pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and seasoned chicken. Pour in the chicken broth, along with the lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir everything together to combine.
  6. Step: Add the two Boursin cheese rounds to the dish. Gently press them down so they sit in the middle of the mixture.
  7. Step: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Step: Carefully remove the dish from the oven and take off the foil. Stir gently to mix in the melted Boursin cheese. Be sure to stir all the way to the corners and the bottom of the casserole dish.
  9. Step: Add the fresh spinach and 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese, then stir again to combine.
  10. Step: Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella and 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.
  11. Step: Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
  12. Step: Once done, remove from the oven and let it sit for 5–10 minutes to cool slightly and set.
  13. Step: Garnish with fresh parsley (or basil if you prefer), add extra parmesan if you like, and serve warm!

Notes

Swap chicken breasts for thighs for extra flavor. Use rotisserie chicken to save time. For variations, add sun-dried tomatoes, diced red bell peppers, or a tablespoon of tomato paste. Boursin cheese can be replaced with cream cheese or feta.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Casseroles
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 363 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 753 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 23 g
  • Cholesterol: 47 mg

Keywords: Baked Chicken Orzo, One Pot Meals, Oven Baked Meals

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