Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta
Indulge in rich, garlicky Boursin cheese sauce tossed with tender chicken and pasta, a quick, elegant dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta penne, rotini, or your favorite shape
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 5.2 oz Boursin cheese softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in Boursin cheese until melted and smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese (if using). Simmer for a few minutes, until thickened.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition information will vary based on the ingredients used.
For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add your favorite vegetables. You can also adjust the amount of garlic to your liking.