Easy Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken and Pasta

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This easy slow cooker Boursin chicken and pasta features boneless chicken breasts, spinach, and orzo pasta in a creamy tomato and Boursin sauce.

overhead view of Boursin chicken on white plate with fork and orange napkin
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

  • 1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup orzo pasta

  • 2 (5.2 ounce) packages garlic and herb flavored Gournay cheese (such as Boursin®)

  • 5 ounces baby spinach

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Directions

  1. Place chicken into a slow cooker; season with salt and pepper. Top with tomatoes and pour chicken broth around chicken. Cook on High for 2 hours or on Low for 4 hours. 

  2. Remove chicken from slow cooker and cut it into 1-inch pieces; return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in orzo and Boursin cheese. Cook on High until pasta is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. 

  3. Stir in spinach until wilted and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

448 Calories
20g Fat
15g Carbs
49g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 448
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 967mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 49g 99%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 398mg 31%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 577mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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