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High Protein Chicken Orzo
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Creamy Boursin Chicken Orzo - 43g Protein, One Dish

Creamy Boursin chicken orzo with 43g protein and under 500 calories per serving. An easy one-dish dinner that's delicious, comforting and quick to prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Resting time5 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, High protein
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 493kcal

Ingredients

  • 200 g orzo
  • 400 g cooked chicken breasts shredded (approximately 533g raw chicken)
  • 150 g Boursin cheese
  • 50 g Parmesan finely grated
  • 400 g cherry tomatoes
  • 200 g baby spinach
  • 400 ml chicken stock
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Place the Boursin cheese in the centre of a large baking dish.
  • Add the orzo, cherry tomatoes, spinach and shredded cooked chicken around the Boursin.
  • Pour over the chicken stock and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for approximately 40 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and stir everything together thoroughly, making sure the melted Boursin is incorporated throughout the orzo.
  • Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top and return to the oven, uncovered, for about another 10 minutes.
  • Allow to rest for approximately 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

    • 493 calories
    • 43g protein
    • 25g carbohydrates
    • 23g fat
*Nutrition will vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.