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Baked Chicken Orzo with Boursin Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Baked Chicken Orzo with Boursin cheese is a comforting and flavorful one-dish meal that’s easy to prepare. Combining tender shredded chicken, creamy Boursin cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach with perfectly cooked orzo pasta, this recipe delivers a deliciously creamy and cheesy texture with a fresh burst of tomato and spinach. Baked to perfection in the oven, it’s a wholesome, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (such as from a rotisserie chicken)

Pasta & Grains

  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta

Dairy

  • 5.3 ounces Boursin cheese

Produce

  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Liquids & Seasonings

  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Others

  • Cooking spray (for coating the baking dish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F to prepare for baking the dish evenly and thoroughly.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Coat a 9×13-inch ceramic baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Into the dish, add shredded chicken, orzo pasta, chicken stock, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir together gently until well combined for even flavor distribution.
  3. Add Cheese and Tomatoes: Nestle the entire 5.3 ounces of Boursin cheese right in the middle of the dish. Sprinkle the cherry tomatoes evenly over the top without stirring them in; this layering allows the tomatoes to roast and soften beautifully during baking.
  4. First Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil to trap steam inside. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. This allows the orzo to absorb the liquid and begin cooking evenly.
  5. Add Spinach and Combine: After 30 minutes, remove the foil carefully. Add the baby spinach to the dish and stir everything thoroughly until the spinach wilts and all ingredients are well combined, creating a creamy mixture.
  6. Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. This final baking ensures the orzo is fully cooked, the cheese is melted through, and the flavors meld beautifully. Serve warm.

Notes

  • If you don’t have Boursin cheese, a cream cheese mixed with garlic and herbs can be a good substitute.
  • Using low-sodium chicken stock helps control the salt level; adjust seasoning to taste.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with cooked mushrooms or a plant-based protein and use vegetable stock.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.
  • You can add a squeeze of lemon juice after baking for a bright, fresh finish.

Find it online: https://dishrise.com/baked-chicken-orzo-with-boursin-cheese-recipe/