Creamy Boursin Orzo with Chicken and Mushrooms

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Creamy Boursin Orzo with Chicken and Mushrooms). This is a fast one-pot meal with chicken, mushrooms, and Boursin® that my kids love. You could also omit the chicken or substitute other vegetables.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Creamy Boursin Orzo with Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

divided

1 ½ pounds boneless

skinless chicken breast

trimmed and diced

2 teaspoons seasoning salt

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1 cup diced onion

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

2 cups chicken broth

or more as needed

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (5.2 ounce) package garlic and herb cheese spread (such as Boursin®)

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

or to taste

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with seasoning salt and add to skillet; saute until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear 7 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.

Step 2

Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add mushrooms and saute until tender 3 to 4 minutes. Remove mushrooms to a plate.

Step 3

Place onion in the skillet and saute until soft 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add uncooked orzo; cook and stir until toasted and fragrant about 4 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken broth salt and pepper. Mix well reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer. Cook until orzo is tender 8 to 10 minutes adding more chicken broth if needed.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low and stir in garlic and herb cheese spread until completely melted. Add chicken and mushrooms and mix until well combined. Garnish with parsley.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Boursin Orzo with Chicken and Mushrooms

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 439.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.2g 67%

Carbohydrates: 30.5g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 7%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 21g 32%

Saturated Fat: 12.3g 62%

Cholesterol: 115.6mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 330.9IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.1mg 147%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 3.8mg 6%

Folate: 84.5mcg 21%

Calcium: 36.7mg 4%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 47.9mg 17%

Potassium: 389.2mg 11%

Sodium: 1336.7mg 54%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 188.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.