Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta
This Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta blends garlic-herb cheese, tender chicken, and pasta into one dreamy, cozy dish. Perfect for comfort food lovers, it’s quick, creamy, and made for weeknight wins.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Strainer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 250 g pasta penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 package Boursin cheese Garlic & Herb flavor (about 150g)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- to taste salt and pepper
Optional Add-Ons
- spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms for added flavor and texture
- pinch red pepper flakes for heat (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Reduce heat and add Boursin cheese and heavy cream. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour in chicken broth to thin the sauce as needed, stirring gently. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat.
- Add pasta and toss everything together in the sauce. Use reserved pasta water to adjust thickness, if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes or extra toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
To make it vegetarian, swap the chicken for mushrooms, spinach, or roasted cauliflower. Try a squeeze of lemon at the end for brightness!
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 2.1mg
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