Description
Creamy chicken boursin cheese pasta invites home cooks into a French-inspired culinary journey. Rich parmesan and herbed boursin create a silky sauce that elevates simple ingredients into a memorable dinner experience you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz (226 g) pasta (penne or your choice)
- 5 oz (142 g) Boursin cheese (garlic & herb)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in boiling water according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Sear chicken in heated olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown and completely cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and slice into uniform pieces.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and quickly sauté minced garlic until aromatic, releasing its delicate flavor profile.
- Introduce heavy cream and Boursin cheese into the skillet, whisking continuously to create a velvety, smooth sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese, allowing the sauce to gently simmer and thicken for 3-5 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Combine cooked pasta and sliced chicken with the creamy sauce, gently tossing to ensure each ingredient is luxuriously coated.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant garnish and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose a pasta shape with ridges or curves like penne or fusilli to help the creamy Boursin sauce cling better to each noodle.
- Keep the heat low when adding cream to prevent curdling and ensure a silky, smooth sauce.
- Let Boursin cheese sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to help it melt more easily into the sauce.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version, and use gluten-free pasta to make the dish celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 920 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg