Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (300g) uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2.5 cups (600ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 5.3 oz (150g) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
  • 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves (15g) garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp (3g) salt
  • 0.25 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups (60g) fresh baby spinach
  • 0.25 cup (10g) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pour the uncooked orzo, chicken broth, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper directly into the baking dish. Stir gently to ensure the orzo is evenly distributed.
  3. Stir in the cubed chicken breast and cherry tomatoes.
  4. Create a small space in the center of the mixture and place the full round of Boursin cheese directly on the pasta.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to lock in the moisture and bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and stir the mixture vigorously until the Boursin cheese melts into the broth, creating a creamy, uniform sauce.
  7. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, for another 10 minutes until the edges are golden and the sauce has thickened.
  8. Remove from the oven and fold in the fresh baby spinach, allowing the residual heat to wilt the greens.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.