Creamy Boursin Orzo with Chicken Sausage

Name: Creamy Boursin Orzo with Chicken Sausage
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5.2 oz garlic and herb spreadable cheese (like Boursin); 2 cups orzo pasta; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 12 oz cooked chicken sausage, sliced; 3 cups fresh baby spinach

This creamy Boursin orzo combines tender pasta, herbed garlic cheese, and sliced chicken sausage in a single pot, finished with fresh spinach for a balanced weeknight dinner.

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

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Ingredients

5.2 oz garlic and herb spreadable cheese (like Boursin)
2 cups orzo pasta
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
4 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp minced garlic
12 oz cooked chicken sausage, sliced
3 cups fresh baby spinach

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Place the block of garlic and herb cheese in the center of a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot.
3
Pour the orzo pasta around the cheese.
4
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic to the pot.
5
Pour the chicken broth over everything.
6
Cover the pot tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
7
While the orzo is baking, cook the sliced chicken sausage in a separate pan until browned. Set aside.
8
Carefully remove the pot from the oven. Remove the foil.
9
Stir the melted cheese into the orzo until a creamy sauce forms.
10
Add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts into the pasta.
11
Stir in the cooked chicken sausage. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Stir the Boursin into warm broth off heat before adding orzo to ensure it dissolves evenly without clumping.
Add spinach in the last 2 minutes to preserve its bright color and texture; it wilts quickly from residual heat.
Taste and adjust seasoning before adding spinach—the cheese and sausage are salty, so go light on extra salt.
Use good-quality sun-dried tomatoes; oil-packed ones add richer flavor than dry-packed.

Substitutions

Boursin cheese → cream cheese (4 oz) mixed with 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
Chicken sausage → spicy Italian sausage or turkey sausage (adjust cooking time if using raw)
Sun-dried tomatoes → roasted red peppers or fresh diced tomatoes (reduce liquid slightly if using fresh)
Fresh baby spinach → arugula or kale (kale needs 3–4 minutes to soften)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop with 2–3 tablespoons broth to restore creaminess.

Common Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the orzo and sauce up to 2 days ahead, then reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth. Add fresh spinach and sausage just before serving.