Description
A warm, creamy bake featuring orzo, Boursin cheese, and tender chicken, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 8 oz Boursin cheese (garlic & herb or your favorite flavor)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, spinach)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (optional, minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the orzo pasta, cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, Boursin cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic (if using) in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chicken broth or water to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the orzo is cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Stir before serving and enjoy with a side salad or crusty bread.
Notes
Make-ahead and store in the fridge before baking. Use leftover or seasonal vegetables to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg