Creamy orzo with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and flavorful Boursin cheese baked to perfection.
# What Goes In:
→ Pasta and Broth
01 - 1.5 cups orzo pasta
02 - 3 cups chicken broth
→ Chicken
03 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Vegetables
09 - 1 zucchini, sliced
10 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
11 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
12 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Cheese and Garnish
13 - 5.2 oz Boursin garlic and herb cheese
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Combine salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning, then coat chicken strips evenly with the mixture.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken strips until golden, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
04 - In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, zucchini, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened.
05 - In the prepared baking dish, combine orzo, sautéed vegetables, seared chicken, chicken broth, and Boursin cheese. Stir gently to distribute cheese evenly throughout.
06 - Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until orzo reaches creamy consistency and develops light golden color on top.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.
