Description
Indulge in the Creamy Delight of Boursin Chicken Pasta. This recipe takes the classic chicken pasta dish to new heights by incorporating the rich, garlic-infused Boursin cheese, creating a creamy, flavor-packed masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounce uncooked pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 package (5.2 ounce) Boursin Garlic & Herbs cheese
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 cup chives, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 3 ounce baby spinach
- Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Start by boiling the pasta al dente, reserving 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer the mixture, then stir in the Boursin cheese until it’s melted and the sauce is smooth. Add more pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Finally, stir in the chives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and cooked pasta, ensuring everything is evenly coated in the creamy Boursin sauce.
- Serve the Boursin Chicken Pasta hot, topping it with grated Parmesan and extra chives for a finishing touch.
Notes
Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat, or grating some lemon zest to brighten up the flavors. For a heartier meal, serve it alongside a simple green salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg