Boursin Chicken Orzo
This Boursin chicken orzo casserole is a creamy, veggie-packed dinner that comes together in one dish with zero boiling required. It’s cozy, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights when you need something easy and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta uncooked
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup zucchini halved and sliced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5.3 ounces Boursin garlic & herb cheese
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
- In the dish, combine the shredded chicken, uncooked orzo, chicken broth, zucchini, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Place the Boursin cheese in the center of the dish and scatter the cherry tomatoes evenly around it.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the dish from the oven, uncover, and stir in the fresh spinach while the mixture is still hot. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the top is lightly golden.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time, or any cooked and shredded chicken you have on hand.
- Make sure to tightly cover the dish with foil before baking so the orzo cooks evenly and absorbs the broth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. To reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of broth or milk to loosen the sauce and keep it creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 33gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 427mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1739IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg
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