One-Pan Creamy Boursin Shrimp Orzo

Creamy, garlicky, cheesy, and SO easy to make! This one-pan dinner is perfect for those nights when you want something delicious without a sink full of dishes.

By @stephdinnerathome

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One-Pan Creamy Boursin Shrimp Orzo

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0 black pepper
  • 0 salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 5.2 oz Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin cheese
  • 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 0 shrimp

Instructions

  1. Season shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and a little salt.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for about 1–2 minutes per side, until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Add orzo and stir for another minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the orzo is tender. Add a splash more broth if needed.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in Boursin cheese until melted.
  7. Add heavy cream and Parmesan.
  8. Stir in spinach until wilted.
  9. Return shrimp to the pan. Warm everything through and season to taste.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy that creamy, cheesy goodness!
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