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Boursin Orzo Bake with Chicken and Veggies

Creamy Boursin Orzo Bake with Chicken and Veggies Bliss

Boursin Orzo Bake with Chicken and Veggies is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 7 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast cubed into 1-inch pieces
For the Pasta
  • 1 cup Orzo can swap with gluten-free pasta
For the Creamy Base
  • 8 ounces Boursin Cheese can be substituted with other creamy cheeses
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes cubed
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach can replace with kale or Swiss chard
  • 4 cloves Garlic roasted for sweetness
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Herbs for seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Cube the boneless skinless chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
  3. Cube sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, and herbs, then spread in a baking dish with whole garlic cloves. Roast for about 20 minutes.
  4. Add seasoned chicken pieces and dollops of Boursin cheese to the roasted sweet potatoes. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and return to oven for 15 minutes.
  5. Mash the roasted garlic cloves with a fork.
  6. Cook orzo in salted water until al dente, reserving 1½ cups of pasta water.
  7. Combine roasted sweet potatoes, melted Boursin cheese, cooked chicken, and drained orzo. Mix in fresh spinach and reserved pasta water until creamy.
  8. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and broil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let the dish rest for 5-7 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with added moisture as needed.

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