Description
A creamy and delicious one-pan dish featuring orzo pasta and Boursin cheese, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2½ cups broth (chicken or veggie)
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 package Boursin cheese (Garlic & Herb)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and orzo; toast for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir frequently for about 8–10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the Boursin cheese until it is fully melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Serve with a simple green salad or crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: one-pan meal, quick dinner, orzo recipe, creamy pasta, Boursin cheese