One Pan Sun-Dried Tomato and Boursin Cheese Orzo
Updated Jul 14, 2025, Published on Feb 11, 2025
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This One Pan Sun-Dried Tomato & Boursin Cheese Orzo is packed with savory flavors and creamy goodness! This Italian-inspired dish comes together with just a few simple ingredients but delivers big on taste. I highly recommend serving it with my air fryer parmesan crusted chicken for the perfect pairing.
After sharing a short video of this recipe, the full version was highly requested on social media—and for good reason. This one is so good!
It was also part of my February Orzo Recipe Series, and honestly, it’s one of my favorites from the lineup. Keep reading to learn how to make it!
Watch how to make it here!
Ingredients for Sun-Dried Tomato and Boursin Cheese Orzo Ingredients
See the full list of ingredients with exact quantities on the recipe card below.
- Oil from Sun-Dried Tomatoes - the oil that comes in the sun-dried tomatoes is so flavorful and very convenient to use. You can also use regular olive oil if you prefer.
- Orzo - add your orzo uncooked – super easy! The orzo will toast and then cook in the chicken broth, similar to risotto.
- Chicken Broth - I often use a combination of water and Low-Sodium Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base. Since many of my recipes call for chicken broth, I find it much more convenient to keep a jar of this on hand rather than constantly buying cans or cartons. A single jar lasts for months and allows me to easily adjust the strength of the broth as needed.
- Garlic & Herbs Boursin Cheese - this flavor of Boursin Cheese is my favorite, but feel free to try out other flavors.
Recipe Tip
This recipe pairs PERFECTLY with my sliced air fryer parmesan crusted chicken! You could also pair it with slices of my pan-fried crispy parmesan chicken.
How do I make this orzo recipe?
See full list of instructions on the recipe card below.
Step 1: Sauté the aromatics
Heat the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced shallot and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 2: Toast the orzo
Stir in the uncooked orzo, coating it in the oil, and toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
Step 3: Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes, broth, and seasonings
Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Step 4: Stir in lemon juice and spinach
Once the orzo is cooked, turn the heat to low. Stir in the juice of half a lemon and the baby spinach, letting it wilt.
Step 5: Fold in Boursin cheese
Add the Boursin cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy.
Step 6: Serve
Serve immediately with extra lemon juice, freshly grated Parmesan, and fresh parsley.
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One Pan Sun-Dried Tomato and Boursin Cheese Orzo
Equipment
- Sauté Pan or large high-rimmed pan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Oil from Sun-Dried Tomatoes, or use regular olive oil
- 1 Shallot, minced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups Orzo Pasta, uncooked
- 4 oz Sun-Dried Tomatoes, about half a jar of sun-dried tomatoes, drained of excess oil
- 3 cups Chicken Broth, add more broth or water as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, adjust to taste
- Kosher Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 Lemon, divided
- 3 oz Baby Spinach
- 2.6 oz Garlic & Herbs Boursin Cheese, I used half the container of Boursin; cut into a few pieces
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated, to serve
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, roughly chopped, to serve
Instructions
- Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced shallot and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.1 tablespoon Oil from Sun-Dried Tomatoes, 1 Shallot, 4 cloves Garlic
- Stir in the orzo, coating it in the oil, and toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.1.5 cups Orzo Pasta
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Add more broth or water if needed.4 oz Sun-Dried Tomatoes, 3 cups Chicken Broth, 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
- Once the orzo is cooked, turn the heat to low. Stir in the juice of half a lemon and the baby spinach, letting it wilt.1 Lemon, 3 oz Baby Spinach
- Add the Boursin cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy. Serve immediately with extra lemon juice, freshly grated Parmesan, and fresh parsley.2.6 oz Garlic & Herbs Boursin Cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This one was delicious! I always get one of those boursin 3-packs when I go to costco. Will be making this again!!
This is a very nice recipe and easy to make! I added some chickpeas to make it a full meal. I didn’t have Boursin, so used light cream cheese instead and added some dried oregano, basil and fresh parsley. Very much enjoyed!
Recipe was easy to make & tasted AMAZING‼️ definitely gonna be a staple meal from now on lol. Pairs well with shrimp too!