This easy slow cooker Boursin chicken and pasta features boneless chicken breasts, spinach, and orzo pasta in a creamy tomato and Boursin sauce.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 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 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)
Steps
- Place chicken into a slow cooker; season with salt and pepper. Top with tomatoes and pour chicken broth around chicken. Cook on High for 2 hours or on Low for 4 hours.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and cut it into 1-inch pieces; return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in orzo and Boursin cheese. Cook on High until pasta is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Stir in spinach until wilted and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Serve immediately.
