Description
Creamy chicken boursin cheese pasta delivers pure comfort with French-inspired elegance. Silky sauce and tender chicken create a quick, delightful meal you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (907 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Pasta and Sauce:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta
- 1 package (148 grams) Boursin cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 0.5 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) reserved pasta water
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh basil
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup (30 grams) baby spinach
- 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup (50 grams) sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water at medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then sear in hot olive oil over medium heat for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Reduce skillet temperature and add minced garlic, stirring for 30-45 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet and gently fold in Boursin cheese, creating a silky, creamy sauce by stirring continuously until cheese completely melts.
- Add cooked pasta directly into the creamy sauce, tossing thoroughly to ensure each pasta strand is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta, gently mixing to distribute the additional cheese flavor.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately while hot, garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant touch and added herbal brightness.
Notes
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calories and fat content.
- Gluten-free friendly by using gluten-free pasta and ensuring Boursin cheese is gluten-free.
- Boost protein by adding extra grilled chicken or mixing in sautéed shrimp for variety.
- Fresh herbs like basil or chives can replace parsley, adding more vibrant flavor and color to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg