One Pan Boursin Chicken Orzo (Printable Version)

Creamy chicken and orzo with Boursin cheese and spinach, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Pasta

05 - 1 cup (7 oz) orzo

→ Dairy

06 - 1 package (5.3 oz) Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs recommended)
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Liquids

08 - 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Oils & Seasonings

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high in a large, deep skillet or sauté pan. Add the diced chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring until golden and nearly cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
02 - Lower heat to medium, add diced onion to the same pan. Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened, scraping up brown bits. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
03 - Stir in orzo and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, return chicken and juices to the pan. Bring to a simmer, lower heat, and cover. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
05 - Reduce to low heat. Stir in Boursin cheese until melted and creamy. Fold in spinach until wilted—about 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The entire dinner cooks in one pan, meaning less dishes and more time enjoying your evening
  • Boursin cheese melts into the most velvety sauce youve ever tasted without any fancy techniques
  • This is the kind of meal that makes people ask seconds before theyve even finished their first serving
02 -
  • The orzo will continue absorbing liquid as it sits, so if you want it creamier add a splash more broth before serving
  • Boursin cheese varies in saltiness depending on the brand, so always taste before adding more salt at the end
03 -
  • Don't skip toasting the orzo—it's the secret to a deeper, more complex flavor
  • Let the pan get nice and hot before adding the chicken to ensure proper searing

Go Back