Description
Boursin Chicken Pasta is a creamy pasta dish featuring Boursin cheese, a French, spreadable, garlic and herb-infused cheese that transforms into a velvety sauce when melted. The cheese is paired with chicken and pasta, creating a comforting, indulgent dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With its rich and herby flavor profile, Boursin chicken pasta brings the essence of gourmet French cuisine to your dinner table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or rotini)
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin garlic & herb cheese
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1 cup chicken broth
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 cups baby spinach
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
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Cook pasta: Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
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Season chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
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Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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Add aromatics: Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Create sauce: Add chicken broth and Boursin cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
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Add cream: Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
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Combine: Add the cooked pasta, spinach, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Toss everything together until the spinach wilts and the pasta is well-coated.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
This creamy Boursin chicken pasta is rich, comforting, and full of flavor. You can customize it by adding spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra texture and taste. For a finishing touch, garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Skillet
- Cuisine: American–Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: High
Keywords: Garlic & Herb Chicken Pasta, Creamy Boursin Pasta, Boursin Cheese Pasta