Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced (about 1 cup))
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- 2-½ cups chicken broth (plus more as needed)
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 cups shredded cooked/rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ (5.3-oz) block Garlic Herb Boursin Cheese (diced)
- 1 tablespoon cold butter (diced)
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt & cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep: Prepare your ingredients and use a deep lidded pan (about 3.5-4 quarts).
- Sauté onion: Heat the pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, cooking until softened for about 6 minutes.
- Toast aromatics and orzo: Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, orzo, and lemon zest. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the white wine and simmer for 1 minute.
- Cook orzo: Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, stirring often, for about 10 minutes until the orzo is al dente. Add more broth if needed for a saucy consistency.
- Add cream, chicken, and spinach: Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk the cream and cornstarch together, then stir into the orzo along with chicken and spinach. Heat until the spinach wilts and chicken is warm.
- Add cheese and finish: Turn off the heat. Stir in parmesan, Boursin, and cold butter. Let sit covered for 2-3 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and adjust texture with extra broth or cream if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Using rotisserie chicken can save time for a quick meal.
Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste for additional brightness.
Add more broth gradually if the orzo appears too dry during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 586
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 786mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.