Description
Creamy chicken boursin cheese pasta blends French culinary elegance with comforting home cooking. Rich herbed cheese and tender chicken create a luxurious meal that beckons you to savor each delightful forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Pasta and Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your choice)
- 5 ounces (142 grams) Boursin Garlic & Herb cheese
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F).
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown and completely cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a plate, leaving residual oils in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, sautéing until aromatic and slightly translucent, about 30-45 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Crumble Boursin cheese into the mixture, stirring continuously until fully melted and sauce becomes silky and uniform.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken to the creamy sauce, gently coating each piece.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing thoroughly to ensure even sauce distribution.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and creamy.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains the creamy, rich flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish celiac-friendly without compromising taste or texture.
- Reduce heavy cream calories by substituting half with Greek yogurt for a lighter yet still luxurious sauce.
- Enhance protein content by adding roasted vegetables like zucchini or spinach during the final mixing stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg