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One Pan Boursin Chicken Risotto Recipe

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4.8 from 71 reviews
  • Author: Ethan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This One Pan Boursin Chicken Risotto is a creamy, flavorful, and comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with rich Boursin cheese-infused risotto. Made in a single oven-safe skillet, this recipe simplifies traditional risotto preparation by baking it in the oven, resulting in creamy rice with minimal stirring. Perfect for an elegant yet easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1½ pounds chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Risotto

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups arborio rice (risotto rice)
  • 3¾ cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 5.3 ounce package garlic herbs Boursin cheese
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F to prepare for baking the risotto and chicken together.
  2. Season and sear chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. Sauté aromatics: Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add butter, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
  4. Add and toast rice: Stir the arborio rice into the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes to toast the grains slightly, enhancing their flavor and texture.
  5. Add liquids and assemble: Pour in the chicken broth and milk, stirring gently to combine. Nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the rice mixture. Place the package of Boursin cheese in the center of the pan, then cover the skillet.
  6. Bake first phase: Bake the covered skillet in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the rice to cook and absorb the liquids.
  7. Incorporate cheese and cream: Remove the skillet from the oven, take out the chicken temporarily, and stir the Boursin cheese into the risotto until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream, then place the chicken back on top.
  8. Bake second phase: Cover the skillet again and return it to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, letting everything finish cooking and meld together.
  9. Final touches and serve: Once done, remove from the oven, stir the risotto gently, and optionally garnish with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve warm and enjoy a creamy, comforting meal.

Notes

  • Using an oven-safe skillet is crucial to transfer from stovetop to oven easily.
  • Chicken thighs can be used in place of breasts for more moisture and flavor.
  • Arborio rice is necessary for the creamy texture of risotto; do not substitute with regular rice.
  • Stirring during baking is minimized, making this recipe less hands-on than traditional risotto.
  • Garnishing with parmesan and fresh herbs adds an extra burst of flavor and color.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

Keywords: One Pan Risotto, Boursin Chicken, Creamy Risotto, Easy Dinner, Oven Baked Risotto

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