Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (300g) uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 block (5.3 oz / 150g) Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin cheese
- 2.5 cups (600ml) low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp (5g) Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp (3g) garlic powder
- 1 lb (450g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pint (300g) cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups (60g) fresh baby spinach
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- 0.5 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the block of Boursin cheese directly in the center of the dish.
- Scatter the uncooked orzo, cubed chicken, and cherry tomatoes evenly around the cheese.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and garlic powder over the top, then pour the chicken broth over everything, ensuring the orzo is fully submerged.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cherry tomatoes are blistered and bursting and the edges of the orzo are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately stir the melted Boursin cheese into the orzo and chicken until the sauce becomes velvety and cohesive.
- Fold in the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese, allowing the residual heat to wilt the spinach.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed, then garnish with fresh parsley.