Tomato, Boursin, and Shrimp Baked Orzo

5 from 3 votes

Tomato, Boursin, and Shrimp Baked Orzo

A fun spin on the viral baked feta pasta! This version swaps feta for creamy Boursin, adds shrimp and spinach, and cooks the orzo right in the same pan.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Cheese, One Pot, Orzo, Pasta, Shrimp, Spinach, Tomato

Servings:

Author: Carolyn Stilwell

Equipment

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

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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!

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