Creamy Boursin Orzo and Chicken

Name: Creamy Boursin Orzo and Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, thin-sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 lb orzo pasta; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 5.2 oz Boursin cheese; 3 cups fresh spinach; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

Creamy Boursin Orzo and Chicken combines pan-seared chicken breasts with a rich, herb-infused orzo made from Boursin cheese, heavy cream, and fresh spinach. It delivers restaurant-quality flavor in a single-pan weeknight format.

🌍American 🏷️Creamy 🏷️Chicken 🏷️Orzo 🏷️Pasta Boursin

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Total

35 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken breasts, thin-sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 lb orzo pasta
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
5.2 oz Boursin cheese
3 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Season thin-sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2
In the same skillet, add the orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
3
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
4
Add the Boursin cheese and stir continuously until it has completely melted into a creamy sauce.
5
Add the fresh spinach and stir until it has wilted into the sauce.
6
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the creamy orzo.
7
Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Slice chicken breasts horizontally to uniform 1/2-inch thickness for even cooking and a 3–4 minute sear per side.
Add Boursin cheese off heat after removing from the stovetop to prevent curdling; stir until fully melted and smooth.
Taste the broth before adding; if store-bought broth is salty, use less salt to season the chicken.
Wilt spinach at the very end; add it 30 seconds before finishing so it stays bright green and tender.

Substitutions

Boursin cheese → Herbed cream cheese (4 oz) plus 1 tsp dried herbs (note: less peppery, more subtle herb flavor)
Heavy cream → Crème fraîche or half-and-half (note: sauce will be slightly less rich)
Fresh spinach → Baby arugula or kale (note: kale requires 1–2 minutes cooking time)
Fresh basil → Fresh parsley or chives (note: milder flavor, less peppery finish)

Storage & make-ahead

Store chicken and orzo separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days. Reheat orzo gently over low heat with a splash of chicken broth. Chicken can be reheated in a skillet or microwave.

Common Questions

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Yes. Thighs will take 2–3 minutes longer to pan-sear and have a juicier texture. Aim for an internal temperature of 165°F.

What if I don't have Boursin cheese?

Substitute with 4 oz cream cheese plus 1 tsp dried herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning mixed in. The flavor will be less herbal but still creamy.

How far ahead can I make this?

Cook the orzo and sauce up to 2 days ahead; store separately. Pan-sear the chicken fresh. Reheat the pasta gently over low heat with a splash of broth to loosen it.