Boursin Orzo Chicken Veggies (Print View)

A creamy orzo casserole with chicken, colorful vegetables, and rich Boursin cheese baked to perfection.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta and Broth

01 - 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
02 - 3 cups chicken broth

→ Chicken

03 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 zucchini, sliced
10 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
11 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
12 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Cheese and Garnish

13 - 5.2 ounces Boursin garlic and herb cheese
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a large 9x13-inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
02 - Season chicken breast strips with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried Italian seasoning, coating all sides evenly.
03 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken strips until golden, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
04 - In the same skillet, add minced garlic, sliced zucchini, diced red bell pepper, and diced yellow bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are just softened.
05 - In the prepared baking dish, combine orzo, sautéed vegetables, browned chicken, chicken broth, and Boursin cheese. Stir gently to distribute cheese evenly throughout.
06 - Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until orzo achieves a creamy consistency with a lightly golden top.
08 - Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a complete meal that comes together in one dish, so cleanup is almost as easy as dinner.
  • The Boursin melts into the orzo creating this silky, herb-forward sauce that tastes like you spent hours on it.
  • Tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables mean you're getting real nutrition without feeling like you're eating something healthy.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the chicken; that golden crust adds a savory depth that makes people ask if you added bacon or something mysterious.
  • Watch the liquid level before that final bake—if your orzo looks dry, add broth then, not after it's already started cooking.
  • Boursin cheese melts differently than regular cheese, creating a sauce rather than clumpy strings, so stir everything together well.
03 -
  • Make this in the morning and refrigerate it uncooked, then add 10-15 minutes to your baking time if cooking straight from cold.
  • The magic moment is when the Boursin first melts into the pasta—it transforms from separate ingredients into a unified dish, and that's when you know you've nailed it.
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