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:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 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.
- Stir in the cubed chicken breast and cherry tomatoes.
- Create a small space in the center of the mixture and place the full round of Boursin cheese directly on the pasta.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to lock in the moisture and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and stir the mixture vigorously until the Boursin cheese melts into the broth, creating a creamy, uniform sauce.
- Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, for another 10 minutes until the edges are golden and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from the oven and fold in the fresh baby spinach, allowing the residual heat to wilt the greens.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.