Description
A delicious and creamy chicken pasta dish made with Boursin cheese and garlic, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (5 oz) package Boursin cheese, garlic & herb flavor
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 cup spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms (optional)
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the chicken. Cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Lower heat and stir in Boursin cheese and heavy cream, mixing until smooth. If too thick, add chicken broth gradually.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add drained pasta, and toss everything together until well coated. Use reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot, optionally with garlic bread or a green salad.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Feel free to add your choice of vegetables, such as spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg