Description
A cozy baked dish combining orzo, chicken, and mixed vegetables in creamy Boursin cheese.
Ingredients
- Boursin cheese
- Orzo pasta
- Chopped chicken
- Mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, spinach)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the orzo pasta, chopped chicken, and mixed vegetables in a large baking dish.
- Add the Boursin cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Add enough water or broth to cover the orzo.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the orzo and chicken are fully cooked.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Mixing ingredients before baking ensures even flavor distribution and prevents drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg