This Chicken Orzo With Boursin Is Creamy, Dreamy, And Unbelievably Easy

Ingredients

• 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