Creamy One Pan Boursin Orzo Bake (with Chicken Sausage)

chicken sausage orzo bake in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon surroounded by tomatoes, cheese, and a pink napkin

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Creamy One Pan Boursin Orzo Bake (with Chicken Sausage)

This one pan Boursin orzo bake is creamy, cozy, and full of flavor, all made in a single dish for the easiest gluten-free weeknight dinner. With chicken sausage, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and Boursin cheese, it’s a quick, family-friendly meal that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together with minimal effort!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: cups

Author: Mary Smith

Equipment

9x13 inch casserole dish

Ingredients

5.3 oz Boursin Garlic & Herb cheese
12 oz gluten free orzo Do NOT use the Jovial Cassava Orzo for this! It will turn out sticky and gummy. I only recommend making this with Jovial Brown Rice Orzo, DeLallo GF orzo, or Jovial Stelline, or other small pasta of choice made from rice.
12 oz chicken sausage Unexpected cheddar chicken sausages or Applegate spinach feta are my favorite to use in this recipe. Cut into ¼ inch rounds
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
3 cups chicken broth I like Kettle & Fire brand
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
Parmesan for garnish, if desired

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375. Add the Boursin to the middle of a 9x13 baking dish.
Sprinkle the orzo, sliced chicken sausage, cherry tomatoes, and chopped spinach around the Boursin.
Sprinkle the seasonings over everything. Pour the broth over top and cover with foil.
Bake for 35 minutes, then uncover and stir all of the ingredients together until a creamy sauce forms. The pasta should be cooked through. If it's still too hard, add ½ cup more broth and cook for 5-10 more minutes. Top with parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Notes

Jovial brown rice orzo is my favorite. Delallo Brown Rice / Corn Orzo also works. I do not recommend using Jovial Cassava orzo for this recipe - it turns out way too sticky!
The sauce will thicken upon standing.
Other possible add-ins: sliced mushrooms, Amylu, or Trader Joe's pre-cooked refrigerated meatballs instead of sausage.
If you’re meal-prepping, this easy orzo casserole reheats beautifully the next day! Just add a splash of broth before warming it up.

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