Easy Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken and Pasta
Ingreadient
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1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
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1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 cup orzo pasta
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2 (5.2 ounce) packages garlic and herb flavored Gournay cheese (such as Boursin®)
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5 ounces baby spinach
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1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Direction
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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.
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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.
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Stir in spinach until wilted and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Serve immediately.
