Description
Boursin Chicken Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner, combining the rich flavor of creamy Boursin cheese with tender chicken and perfectly cooked penne pasta. This dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a go-to for busy families or anyone looking to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With its comforting texture and gourmet appeal, Boursin Chicken Pasta is sure to become a favorite at your dining table. Customize it with your choice of vegetables or protein for a meal that caters to everyone’s taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 (5.2-ounce) package Boursin cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook for a few minutes.
- Gradually add milk and cream, stirring until thickened.
- Reduce heat and mix in Boursin cheese and garlic powder until smooth.
- Stir in spinach, peas, and cooked chicken; cook until spinach wilts.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce, adjusting with reserved pasta water as necessary.
- Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg