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Boursin Orzo with Chicken: The Ultimate Creamy Skillet Dinner

A luxurious one-pan Boursin Orzo with Chicken featuring golden-brown seared chicken medallions, a velvety garlic-herb cheese sauce, and fresh wilted spinach. Perfect for a gourmet 40-minute weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French-Fusion
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Primary Ingredients
  • 2 large Chicken Breasts Sliced into 1-inch medallions
  • 1.5 cups (300g) Orzo Pasta Dry
  • 1 5.2oz (150g) wheel Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Softened slightly
  • 3 cups (720ml) Chicken Broth Low sodium preferred
  • 2 cups (60g) Fresh Baby Spinach Packed
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil For searing
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Unsalted Butter For toasting orzo
  • 1 tsp (2g) Dried Herb Seasoning Oregano and Thyme
  • 0.5 tsp (1g) Cracked Black Pepper Plus more for garnish
  • 0.25 cup (15g) Fresh Parsley Finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch Skillet Cast iron or heavy stainless steel preferred.
  • 1 Tongs For flipping chicken.

Instructions
 

Prepare and Sear Chicken
  1. Pat chicken medallions dry and season with salt, cracked black pepper, and dried herbs.
  2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown char forms. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Orzo
  1. Add butter to the same skillet and toast orzo for 2 minutes until lightly browned.
  2. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender.
Finish the Sauce
  1. Stir in the Boursin cheese until a velvety sauce forms. Fold in the spinach until wilted.
  2. Return chicken to the pan, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure chicken is patted completely dry for the best char.
If the orzo absorbs too much liquid, loosen the sauce with a splash of warm broth.
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