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white plate with baked boursin orzo with tomatoes and parsley.
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Dump and Bake Boursin Orzo

Creamy Boursin orzo, juicy tomatoes, and garlic baked in one pan. Your new favorite 30-minute weeknight dinner just got even easier.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 322kcal
Author: Kate

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes or about 2 cups
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 5.3 oz package Boursin cheese (Garlic & Herb)
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ½ packet Italian salad dressing seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a little olive oil or nonstick spray
  • Add cherry tomatoes, garlic, orzo, chicken broth, Italian dressing seasoning, olive oil, and Parmesan. Stir gently to combine.
  • Place the Boursin cheese in the center. Don't mix it in.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, uncover and stir everything together until the Boursin melts and the orzo is creamy and fully coated. Optional: If it looks a little thick, add a splash of broth or water and stir to loosen it up.
  • Top with parsley and serve

Notes

Baking Tips
  1. Cover the orzo bake tightly with foil 
  2. Let the Boursin Orzo Bake rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving
  3. Don't rinse the orzo before baking 
Storage, Reheating, and Make Ahead
  • Refrigerate for 3-4 days. Don't freeze
  • Reheat in the microwave or stovetop with a splash of broth or water to loosen.
  • Make ahead by assembling the dish earlier in the day, refrigerating it uncooked, and baking when ready. Add an extra 5 minutes to the bake time if cold.
Complete The Meal & Add Protein
  • Chicken: Add 1 cup cooked, shredded, or diced chicken after baking
  • Shrimp: Add raw peeled shrimp in the last 10 minutes of baking (uncover first).
  • Salmon: Flake cooked salmon after baking for a fast protein boost.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg