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boursin chicken pasta
Isla Marie

Boursin Chicken Pasta

A creamy, comforting Boursin chicken pasta made with tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich garlic-and-herb cheese sauce. This weeknight-friendly dish delivers restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort and reheats well.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 12 ounces pasta penne, rotini, or fettuccine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 clove garlic minced (optional)
  • 1 5.2 oz package Boursin cheese (Garlic & Herb)
  • ½ cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water
  • Optional: fresh spinach mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

Step 1. Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until just al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
Step 2. Season the Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 3. Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and slice into bite-sized pieces.
Step 4. Build the Sauce Base
  1. Lower the heat slightly. In the same skillet, add garlic if using and cook briefly until fragrant.
Step 5. Melt the Boursin
  1. Add Boursin cheese and chicken broth or pasta water. Stir gently until melted into a smooth sauce.
Step 6. Combine Everything
  1. Return chicken to the skillet and add cooked pasta. Toss gently, adding more pasta water as needed to coat evenly.
Step 7. Finish and Serve
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add optional vegetables if using and serve warm.

Notes

  • Keep heat low when melting the cheese to maintain a smooth sauce.
  • Short pasta shapes hold the sauce best.
  • Add a splash of liquid when reheating to loosen the sauce.