Description

This heavenly slow cooker Boursin Chicken and Pasta combines tender chicken with creamy garlic herb cheese in a rich tomato broth, finished with fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort!

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 (14.5 oz) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta
2 (5.2 ounce) packages garlic and herb flavored Gournay cheese (such as Boursin®)
5 ounces baby spinach
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place in bottom of 6-quart slow cooker.
Pour diced tomatoes and chicken broth over chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours.
Remove chicken and shred using two forks. Return to slow cooker.
Stir in orzo pasta and Boursin cheese. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes.
Add spinach and lemon juice (if using). Stir until spinach wilts. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Tips: Substitute kale for spinach if preferred. For creamier texture, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream at the end. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days (pasta will absorb more liquid when stored). Equipment: 6-quart slow cooker recommended for best results.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 240
Category: B
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 480
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: slow cooker chicken pasta, Boursin chicken recipe, creamy chicken orzo