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Chicken, Asparagus and Boursin Orzo

Deliciously creamy and packed with flavor, this chicken and Boursin orzo with asparagus is a must-try one-skillet meal! Easy to make and very satisfying for a weeknight dinner or gathering with friends. So good!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 373.2kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • olive oil or avocado oil, as needed
  • 1 pound chicken breast chopped in 1-inch cubes
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound asparagus chopped in 1-inch sticks
  • fresh lemon
  • 1-2 leeks finely chopped, about ½ cup, white and light green part only
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cup dry orzo
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Boursin wheel 5.3 ounces, left out of the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice more or less to taste
  • fresh chopped parsley optional

Instructions

*Before starting this recipe, remove the Boursin from the fridge and leave on the counter for at least 30 minutes.

  • Heat up some oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once hot, reduce to medium-high and add the chopped chicken, salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring often or until no longer pink. Then remove the chicken from the skillet and keep aside on a plate. *Don't overcook.
    This is a picture of the skillet with chicken cooking.
  • Add a bit more oil to the skillet, then add the chopped asparagus, salt and pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Sauté for 6 to 9 minutes, stirring often, or until fork tender. Then remove the asparagus and keep aside with the chicken.
    This is a picture of the skillet with asparagus cooking.
  • Add a tad more oil if needed, then the chopped leeks, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often for 5-6 minutes.
    This is a picture of the skillet with the leeks cooking.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 min.
    This is a picture of the skillet with garlic added to the leeks.
  • Add the dry orzo, and toast with leeks and garlic stirring often for 3-4 minutes.
    This is a picture of the skillet with the orzo added to the cooked leeks and garlic.
  • Add 3 cups of broth and a cup water, bring to a low boil, and cook orzo until tender and the liquid is mostly all absorbed, about 10-12 minutes (or per package instructions), stirring from time to time.
    This is a picture of the skillet with the broth added.
  • Add the Boursin cheese, mix it in well, then stir in the chicken and asparagus. Turn heat to medium/medium-low, add lid and cook for 4-5 minutes until the cheese is fully incorporated. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, add some fresh lemon juice, adjust salt and pepper, stir, serve and enjoy!
    This is a picture of the skillet with the cheese, chicken and asparagus added.

Notes

  • Boursin: I used the original Garlic and Herbs but you can use an other flavor if you prefer.
  • Chicken cooking time will vary by a few minutes depending on the size of the chunks.
  • Asparagus cooking time will vary by a few minutes depending on the thickness.
 
*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 373.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.3g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13.2g | Saturated Fat: 6.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72.8mg | Sodium: 278.8mg | Potassium: 657.4mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 4.1g | Vitamin A: 1086.2IU | Vitamin C: 9.5mg | Calcium: 64.7mg | Iron: 3mg