One Pan Boursin Chicken Orzo (Printable)
Tender chicken simmers with creamy Boursin, orzo, and fresh spinach in one pan for a rich, comforting meal ready in under an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pasta & Grains
05 - 1 cup orzo pasta
→ Dairy
06 - 1 package Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs)
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Liquids
08 - 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Oils & Seasonings
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat in a large, deep skillet. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Add to pan and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring until golden and nearly cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate, reserving juices.
02 - Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion to the same pan and sauté 3–4 minutes until softened, scraping up browned bits from bottom. Add minced garlic and cook 1 additional minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir orzo into the pan and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to coat and lightly brown the pasta.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and return chicken with accumulated juices to the pan. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in Boursin cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Fold in spinach and cook 2 minutes until just wilted. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The entire family asks for seconds and fights over the creamy orzo
- Cleanup takes literally five minutes because everything happens in one pan
02 -
- The orzo continues absorbing liquid as it sits so do not panic if it looks slightly soupy at first
- Boursin melts differently than regular cheese so stir gently and let it do its thing
03 -
- Herbed cream cheese works in a pinch but the texture will be slightly different
- A splash of heavy cream with the cheese takes this over the top if you are feeling indulgent