Creamy Chicken Boursin Orzo Bake

Kyla Schamberger PhD

Updated on May 11, 2024

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Cantanzaro herbs
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut into short, thin strips
1 (5.2 ounce) package Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese
2 cups chopped spinach

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Season both sides of chicken breasts with Cantanzaro herbs and salt.
Heat olive oil and butter in a deep dish cast iron skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer, and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
Add shallot and garlic to the same skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add orzo and stir to coat with oil.
Stir in chicken broth, milk, and whipping cream; stir in sun dried tomatoes. Nestle Boursin cheese wheel into the orzo mixture in the center of the skillet. Add chicken back to the skillet; cover.
Bake in the preheated oven until orzo is tender with a bite and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Move chicken to the side, and add in the spinach. Stir until spinach wilts, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Cook’s Note

Cantanzaro herb seasoning is from the Savory Spice Shop and is a blend of marjoram, basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, garlic and lemon peel.
The residual heat from baking will be enough to allow the spinach to wilt down.
If desired, cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

578	Calories
26g	Fat
34g	Carbs
51g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 578
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	34%
Saturated Fat 12g	61%
Cholesterol 149mg	50%
Sodium 992mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 51g	101%
Vitamin C 10mg	11%
Calcium 396mg	30%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 946mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.