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Creamy Boursin chicken pasta in a white bowl with garlic herb sauce
cookingrecipeshubEmma Carter

Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta

A rich, garlicky, one-pan pasta with tender chicken and a silky Boursin herb cheese sauce — ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 package 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
  • 12 oz rigatoni or farfalle pasta
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 large handfuls fresh spinach
  • cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
  • Parmesan for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat, 5–6 min per side. Rest, then slice.
  3. In the same pan over medium heat, sauté garlic for 60 seconds. Add broth and cream. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add Boursin cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and spinach. Stir until spinach wilts.
  6. Toss in cooked pasta and chicken. Add pasta water as needed for creaminess.
  7. Serve with Parmesan, fresh herbs, and cracked black pepper.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save even more time.
  • Swap pasta for zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
  • For baked version: transfer to baking dish, top with mozzarella + Parmesan, bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
  • Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of broth over low heat.

Nutrition Information (per serving, approximate):

Nutrient Amount
Calories 620 kcal
Protein 42g
Carbohydrates 52g
Fat 26g
Saturated Fat 12g
Fiber 3g
Sodium 680mg