Creamy Chicken Orzo with Boursin

• temps total: 45 minutes

Ingrédients

4 (8-ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry

3/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

1 (10-ounce) bunch fresh broccolini, trimmed

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)

1 cup uncooked orzo

2 cups chicken broth

1 (5.3-ounce) package garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese (such as Boursin)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle chicken thighs evenly with pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Place chicken, skin sides down, in a large cast-iron skillet. Cook, over medium, until fat is rendered and skin is crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Flip chicken, and cook until browned but not cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to a large plate, reserving drippings in skillet.

While chicken browns, toss broccolini with oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt; arrange in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until broccolini is tender and charred in spots, about 12 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Cut broccolini into 3/4-inch pieces; set aside.

Add shallots and garlic to drippings in skillet; cook over medium, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add orzo; cook, stirring constantly, until starting to brown, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a simmer over medium. Remove from heat, and nestle reserved chicken and any accumulated juices in skillet.

Bake at 350°F, uncovered, until orzo is al dente and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of the chicken registers 170°F, 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove skillet from oven; transfer chicken to a plate, and let rest. Stir cheese, thyme, lemon zest, and reserved broccolini mixture into orzo until creamy and smooth.

Garnish with additional thyme leaves, and serve with chicken.

Nutrition

• Calories: 918 kcal
• Lipides Totaux: 48 g
• Lipides Saturés: 17 g
• Lipides Insaturés: 0 g
• Cholestérol: 328 mg
• Sodium: 1587 mg
• Glucides Totaux: 53 g
• Fibres Diététiques: 5 g
• Sucres Totaux: 5 g
• Protéines: 72 g