One Pan Boursin Chicken Orzo (Print View)
Creamy one-pan comfort featuring tender chicken, Boursin cheese, orzo, and spinach ready in 40 minutes with minimal cleanup.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 cups (2 oz) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pasta
05 - 1 cup (7 oz) orzo
→ Dairy
06 - 1 package (5.3 oz) Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs recommended)
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
# Method:
01 - Heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat in a large, deep skillet. Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Add to pan and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and nearly cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
02 - Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion to the same pan and sauté 3–4 minutes until softened, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.
03 - Stir orzo into the pan and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to coat with fats and lightly enhance flavor.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and return chicken with any accumulated juices to the pan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente and most liquid has been absorbed.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in Boursin cheese until fully melted and creamy. Fold in spinach and cook 2 minutes until just wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
06 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan which means less dishes and more wine time
- The Boursin creates this incredible velvety sauce without any heavy cream or flour
02 -
- Do not skip toasting the orzo as it adds a subtle nutty depth that transforms the final dish
- The pasta continues absorbing liquid so serve immediately while perfectly creamy
03 -
- Use a large pan with high sides to prevent bubbling over as the orzo expands
- Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly into the hot pasta