Sometimes, my recipes birth from accidents. Like for instance, my instacart shopper bringing me 6 leeks instead of the 2 I requested! LOL! I didn’t want to throw away perfectly good leeks, so I decided to create a recipe that is actually the most perfect recipe for late Summer here in Texas. When we really want fall, but the temps are still consistently in the high 90’s, this skillet bake is just what you need. The flavors are light and bright, while bringing comfort food vibes all at the same time. Orzo is the the perfect bed for the chicken and caramelized leeks, along with fresh tarragon, bringing the most amazing layers of flavor to this skillet bake. This is fancy enough for your weekend date night plans, or it can double as a quick, weeknight dinner when you need something on the table for your family! Serve it up with a nice chilled, white wine and a side salad for a complete meal!

Caramelized Leek and Boursin Chicken Orzo Bake

Recipe by Saturday Dinners with Ang

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Course: Food RecipesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp 2 Olive Oil

• 4 4 Bone in, Skin on Chicken Thighs

• SP&G to Taste

• 2 Tbsp 2 Butter

• 3 3 Leeks

• 2 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced

• 1 Tbsp 1 Dijon Mustard

• 1/3 cup 1/3 Dry, White Wine

• 2 Tbsp 2 Fresh Tarragon, Chopped

• 1 cup 1 Orzo

• 2 cups 2 Chicken Stock

• 5.3 oz 5.3 Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese

• S&P to Taste

Directions

• To begin, preheat your oven to 400. Pat dry your chicken thighs and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Preheat oven safe skillet over medium high heat with 2 Tbsp olive oil. Sear chicken, skin side down for 5 minutes. Flip and sear for another 3 minutes before removing to plate to rest
• Wash and slice the white and light green parts of your leeks. Add butter to the skillet your chicken was in and add your sliced leeks. Hit them with salt and sauté until starting to brown and caramelize
• Add garlic, dijon mustard, and white wine. Stir well
• Add orzo, chicken stock and tarragon. Mix in Boursin cheese and whisk all together. Add chicken back to the skillet
• Cover and bake at 400 for 30 minutes. Top with more chopped tarragon and enjoy!

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