comfort food pasta recipes
This creamy Boursin cheese pasta with chicken is the perfect comfort food — warm, garlicky, and incredibly easy. It's a one-pot meal that's cozy enough for a night in but simple enough for a busy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast diced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese softened
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and onion powder, and sauté for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk. Add pasta and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in Boursin cheese and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot. Add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
Let Boursin come to room temperature before using for smoother melting. Use a splash of broth or milk when reheating to keep it creamy. This pasta works well for meal prep and reheats beautifully.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 38gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 780IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg
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