Tomato, Boursin, and Shrimp Baked Orzo
Updated Dec 17, 2025
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This Tomato, Boursin, and Shrimp Baked Orzo is a creamy and flavorful twist on the viral baked feta pasta. It swaps feta for garlicky Boursin, adds shrimp and spinach, and bakes the orzo right in the dish so there is no need to boil it separately.
Looking for more shrimp orzo recipes? Try my One Pan Miso Butter Shrimp Scampi Orzo or One Pot Shrimp & Grits Orzo!
🐝 Quick Look: Tomato, Boursin, and Shrimp Baked Orzo Recipe
- ⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 45 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 1 hour
- 🍽 Serves: 4
- ⚡ Calories: ~385 per serving
- 🍳 Cook Method: Baked in the oven
- 🧂 Main Ingredients: Boursin Cheese, Orzo, Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes
- 👩🍳 Flavor Profile: Creamy, garlicky, herby, with sweet roasted tomatoes and tender shrimp
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy. Cooks hands-off in one baking dish
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Why You’ll Love this Baked Orzo
- Extra-creamy sauce with Boursin: Swapping feta for creamy garlic and herb Boursin makes the sauce richer and more flavorful. Try my Boursin and Fig Phyllo Cups if you’re looking for more ways to cook with Boursin!
- Easy one pan recipe: The orzo, cheese, tomatoes, and broth all cook together in a single baking dish, so there is no need to boil water or wash extra pots.
- Protein and veggie packed: Shrimp adds lean protein while spinach brings a hit of fresh greens; both take the dish from side to stand-alone. Prefer to skip the shrimp? Try pairing with my Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken instead!
Recipe Ingredients
See the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients with exact quantities.
- Boursin Cheese: I used the Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor, but you can swap in your favorite variety.
- Shrimp: I used raw peeled and deveined shrimp. They bake quickly right in the same dish. If you prefer, you can leave them out.
How to Make Tomato, Boursin, and Shrimp Baked Orzo
See the recipe card below for the full list of instructions.
- Preheat the oven. Add the block of Boursin, uncooked orzo, shallots, garlic, and cherry tomatoes to the baking dish.
- Bake. Stir in the spinach until wilted and the sauce comes together with the melted Boursin and burst tomatoes. Place the raw seasoned shrimp on top.
- Bake again to cook the shrimp. Stir to combine.
- Spoon the orzo into bowls to serve. Drizzle with olive oil.
Tomato, Boursin, and Shrimp baked Orzo FAQ’s
Yes. I used Garlic & Fine Herbs, but any flavor of Boursin works well in this recipe. Try Shallot & Chive or Black Pepper for a fun twist.
Absolutely. You can leave the shrimp out and serve the baked orzo as a vegetarian main or side dish. If you want extra protein, pair it with chicken, salmon, or another protein of your choice.
Yes. Thaw the shrimp completely and pat them dry before adding them to the baking dish. This ensures they cook evenly and don’t water down the sauce.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or in the microwave in short intervals.
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Tomato, Boursin, and Shrimp Baked Orzo
Ingredients
- 1 package Garlic & Herbs Boursin Cheese
- 1 ½ cups Orzo Pasta, uncooked
- 1 small Shallot, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 12 ounces Cherry Tomatoes, or grape tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, adjust to taste (optional)
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 3 cups Chicken Broth, I used no salt added broth
- 5 ounces Baby Spinach
- 1 pound Shrimp, raw; peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt, more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the block of Boursin in the center of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Scatter the orzo around the cheese, then add the shallot, garlic, and tomatoes evenly on top.
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, then pour in the chicken broth. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Check if most of the liquid has absorbed. If it still looks very soupy, bake for another 5–10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Stir in the baby spinach until wilted and the sauce comes together with the melted Boursin and burst tomatoes.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Arrange them in an even layer on top of the orzo. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. (See Note)
- Divide into bowls and serve. Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.
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Notes
- Note: The shrimp is optional. You can omit this step and serve the dish after mixing in the baby spinach.
- If you are leaving out the shrimp, this dish would pair great with my Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can I swap the orzo for risotto to make this gluten free? How would that change the cooking time?
Hi Ann, I haven’t tried swapping rice for the orzo. Arborio rice (the type used for risotto) absorbs liquid differently, so I wouldn’t recommend baking it exactly as written. You could cook the rice on the stovetop per package directions, then bake the other ingredients (minus the chicken broth and orzo) as instructed. Finally, mix the cooked rice with the baked tomato, Boursin, and shrimp mixture.
this is the second time making this recipe. instead of shrimp i used cut up boneless, skinless chicken breasts and my own version of Boursin (almost 2/3 block off softened cream cheese and herbs/ spices).
SO YUMMY! Thank you
Absolutely delicious! I had to cook it about 40 min before most of the moisture was absorbed and about 15 minutes after I added the spinach and shrimp (they were very large shrimp). Our family loved it! I will definitely be making it again! Thanks for the great recipe!
Thank you so much for trying out the recipe and leaving this kind review! I’m so glad your whole family enjoyed!
Absolutely delicious! Instructions and measurements are spot on. I used butterflied shrimp and the only variance I had was 13 minutes rather than 10 minutes in the final shrimp cooking step. I always plus up garlic in any recipe and wasn’t disappointed here. One dish, so easy. Creamy and delicious! This recipe is a keeper.
I’m so happy that the recipe worked out well for you! I’m glad you found it tasty and easy to make. Thank you for leaving such a nice review! 🙂
what protein besides shrimp im allergic?
Hello! I would omit the shrimp and prepare a different protein separately. I linked my air fryer parmesan crusted chicken recipe on the recipe card because it would pair perfectly with this.
Absolutely love this easy delicious meal! it has become one of our favorites.