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Boursin Pasta Recipe With Chicken

Boursin Pasta Recipe With Chicken

This Boursin Pasta Recipe with Chicken is a creamy, comforting pasta dish made with juicy chicken, tender pasta, and a rich garlic and herb Boursin cheese sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner that tastes gourmet without the fuss. Servings: 4 people Estimated Cost: $5 Times: Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Resting Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Categories: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta Cuisines: American, Italian-Inspired Keywords: Boursin Pasta Recipe with Chicken, Creamy Pasta, Easy Dinner
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 250 g 9 oz pasta of choice (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
  • 150 g 5.3 oz Boursin Garlic & Herb cheese (one package)
  • ½ cup heavy cream or milk for lighter version
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Strainer/colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6–7 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  4. Lower heat and stir in Boursin cheese, heavy cream, and reserved pasta water. Mix until the cheese melts into a smooth, creamy sauce.
  5. Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet. Toss until everything is well coated in the sauce.
  6. Adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.
  8. Nutrition (per serving – approximate)
  9. Calories: 510 kcal
  10. Protein: 32 g
  11. Carbohydrates: 46 g
  12. Fat: 20 g
  13. Fiber: 3 g
  14. Sugar: 3 g

Notes

Swap chicken breast with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if preferred.
For added vegetables, stir in spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.