Boursin Orzo Bake with Sausage and Spinach

Name: Boursin Orzo Bake with Sausage and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (5.2 oz) packages Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese; 2 (16 oz) boxes orzo pasta; 2 (32 oz) cartons chicken broth; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 10 oz baby spinach; 2 pints cherry tomatoes; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 (13 oz) packages chicken smoked sausage; 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded

This Boursin Orzo Bake is a creamy, one-pan pasta dish that combines Boursin garlic cheese, smoked sausage, spinach, and cherry tomatoes for a satisfying weeknight meal ready in under 45 minutes.

🌍American 🏷️Orzo 🏷️Pasta bake 🏷️Boursin cheese 🏷️Sausage Chicken

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Total

55 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 (5.2 oz) packages Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
2 (16 oz) boxes orzo pasta
2 (32 oz) cartons chicken broth
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp paprikaoptional
1/2 tsp red pepper flakesoptional
10 oz baby spinach
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
2 (13 oz) packages chicken smoked sausageoptional
2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shreddedoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Place two packages of Boursin cheese in the center of a large baking dish.
3
Pour the uncooked orzo pasta into the dish, surrounding the cheese.
4
Pour the chicken broth over the orzo.
5
Season generously with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
6
Add the baby spinach and halved cherry tomatoes to the dish.
7
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
8
Bake for 40 minutes.
9
While the orzo is baking, prepare your protein by chopping the smoked sausage or shredding the cooked chicken.
10
After 40 minutes, carefully remove the dish from the oven and remove the foil.
11
Stir everything together, breaking up the Boursin cheese until it melts into a creamy sauce.
12
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
13
Add your cooked protein (sausage or chicken) and stir it into the orzo mixture.
14
Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
15
Remove from the oven and serve hot.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Do not fully cook the orzo beforehand—it will absorb broth and cream in the oven and reach perfect tender texture.
Stir the mixture halfway through baking to ensure even cooking and prevent the bottom from sticking.
Slice sausage on the bias into 1/4-inch rounds for faster, more even cooking.
Taste and adjust salt after baking since Boursin cheese and chicken broth both contribute saltiness.

Substitutions

Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs → other Boursin flavors like Shallot & Chive or Cracked Pepper (flavor will shift slightly)
Heavy cream → full-fat Greek yogurt or crème fraîche (add after baking to prevent curdling)
Baby spinach → frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; or kale (increase bake time by 5 minutes)
Cherry tomatoes → sun-dried tomatoes or diced fresh tomatoes (adjust liquid if using fresh to avoid excess moisture)

Storage & make-ahead

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15–20 minutes, covered, or on stovetop over medium heat with 2–3 tablespoons water or broth to restore creaminess.

Equipment

9×13 inch baking dish · large skillet (optional, for browning sausage separately)

Common Questions

Can I use chicken instead of sausage?

Yes. Use 1–1.5 lbs cooked and diced chicken in place of smoked sausage for the same creamy, protein-rich result.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes. Assemble the dish in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake from cold, adding 5–10 minutes to bake time.

How do I scale this recipe?

Double all ingredients and use a larger baking dish (9×13 works for the single batch; use a larger pan for double). Bake time may increase by 10–15 minutes.