Baked Orzo with Chicken and Boursin Cream
This creamy one-pot bake combines chicken and tender orzo with a rich sauce of Boursin, milk, cream, chicken broth, garlic, and shallot. Sun-dried tomatoes and spinach add bright color and contrast to the herb-seasoned, cheesy dish, making it a convenient, comforting dinner for busy weeknights.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Orzo with Chicken and Boursin Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Cantanzaro herbs and salt.
- 2
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.
- 3
Add shallot and garlic to the same skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add orzo and stir to coat with oil.
- 4
Stir in chicken broth, milk, and whipping cream, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Nestle the Boursin cheese wheel into the center of the orzo mixture. Return chicken to the skillet and cover.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the orzo is tender with a bite and the 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).
- 6
Move the chicken to the side and add the spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.
- Calories 702.25 kcal High 35%
- Protein 52.26 g Good Source 105%
- Carbohydrate 60.8 g 22%
- Total Fat 28.6 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 12.14 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 131.89 mg High 44%
- Sodium 784.54 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 4.84 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 8.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 458.5 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 4.79 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 754.28 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 465.09 mcg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin C 15.93 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.85 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Orzo with Chicken and Boursin Cream is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cheese, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Chopped Spinach. Each serving provides about 702.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Orzo with Chicken and Boursin Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Cheese, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chopped Spinach, Garlic. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Orzo with Chicken and Boursin Cream?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 702.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Orzo with Chicken and Boursin Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Baked Orzo with Chicken and Boursin Cream healthy?
- Baked Orzo with Chicken and Boursin Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 702.25 calories and 52.26 g of protein, or 105% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 784.54 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.14 g (61% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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