Boursin Pasta Recipe – Plain Chicken

Boursin Cheese Pasta Recipe –  the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Tender chicken, rich Boursin cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta come together in a deliciously creamy sauce. Quick and easy to make, this dish is ready in under 30 minutes! Pair it with a fresh salad and garlic bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.

Boursin Chicken Pasta

Boursin pasta is a flavor-packed dish that brings together tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a creamy, garlicky sauce. The star of the show is the Boursin cheese, which melts into the sauce, creating a creamy texture and rich flavor that’s irresistibly indulgent. It’s comfort food at its finest! Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions alike.

How to Make Boursin Cheese Pasta

This dish is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente pasta. Reserve about a cup of pasta water. Drain the remaining water and set aside.

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with garlic and herb seasoning. Heat extra virgin olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the pan and cook until golden brown and no longer pink. Add crushed garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Add Boursin cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Cook over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened. Add grated parmesan cheese, green peas, and cooked pasta and stir well. Add reserved pasta water to the sauce until you reach the desired consistency. Garnish with parsley or fresh basil.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Boursin cheese? Boursin is a soft and creamy cheese that comes in various flavors, offering a taste and texture that’s a bit like cream cheese. I use Boursin garlic and herb flavor in this dish.
• You can use any protein you prefer in this pasta. Ground beef, shrimp, or chicken are all delicious.
• Variations/Additions:
  • spinach
  • asparagus
  • mushrooms
  • broccoli
  • shallot
  • cherry tomatoes
  • white wine
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

What to Serve with Boursin Pasta Recipe

This easy pasta dish has quickly earned a spot in our dinner rotation. It is effortless to make, and the whole family gobbles it up! When it comes to what to serve with this pasta, I have some delicious ideas for you:

• A crisp side salad with mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and a light vinaigrette adds a refreshing contrast to the rich, creamy pasta
• Steamed or roasted vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, or bell peppers bring a burst of color and texture to the meal. 
• For a bit of crunch, fresh garlic bread or a dinner roll on the side can’t be beat, perfect for sopping up every last bit of that delicious sauce.

No matter what you serve with this pasta, it is sure to be a hit with the whole family! Looking for more side dish ideas? Here are some popular recipes from the website:

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Boursin Cheese Pasta

Yield: 4 people

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Boursin Cheese Pasta Recipe –  the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Tender chicken, rich Boursin cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta come together in a deliciously creamy sauce. Quick and easy to make, this dish is ready in under 30 minutes! Pair it with a fresh salad and garlic bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.

• 1 -lb chicken breast
• 1 Tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
• 8- oz campanelle pasta
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup unsalted chicken broth
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 (5.2-oz) package Boursin garlic and herb cheese, softened
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup frozen green peas

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente pasta. Reserve about a cup of pasta water. Drain the remaining water and set aside.

• Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with garlic and herb seasoning. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown and no longer pink.

• Add crushed garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add boursin cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning to the pan.

• Cook over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.

• Add grated parmesan cheese, green peas, and cooked pasta and stir well. Add reserved pasta water to the sauce until you reach the desired consistency. Garnish with parsley or fresh basil.

• What is Boursin cheese? Boursin is a soft and creamy cheese that comes in various flavors, offering a taste and texture that’s a bit like cream cheese. I use Boursin garlic and herb flavor in this dish.
• You can use any protein you prefer in this pasta. Ground beef, shrimp, or chicken are all delicious.
• Variations/Additions:
  • spinach
  • asparagus
  • broccoli
  • shallot
  • cherry tomatoes
  • white wine
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Steph