One Pan Sun-Dried Tomato and Boursin Cheese Orzo
This One Pan Sun-Dried Tomato and Boursin Cheese Orzo is a creamy, flavorful dish. The orzo simmers in chicken broth with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and shallots, then is finished with lemon, spinach, and delicious Boursin cheese for a luxurious, bright sauce. Perfect for a cozy, satisfying meal!
Servings: 4
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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Notes
Serve with my Crispy Parmesan Chicken or Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken!
Nutrition
Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 1476mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2883IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 5mg
