Creamy Chicken Boursin Pasta Recipe

Craving a comforting and flavorful pasta dish that comes together quickly? This Creamy Chicken Boursin Pasta recipe is pure comfort food, featuring tender chicken, a luscious Boursin cheese sauce, and your favorite pasta shape. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual dinner with friends.

Imagine perfectly cooked pasta coated in a creamy, herb-infused cheese sauce, studded with juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. This easy chicken Boursin pasta recipe will become a new favorite!

Recipe Details

• Flavor Profile: Rich, savory, and herbaceous with bright notes from the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
• Textures: Creamy sauce, tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a slight bite from the spinach.
• Prep & Cook Time: About 30 minutes.
• Difficulty: Easy. This recipe is simple to make, even for beginner cooks.

What You’ll Need

This recipe relies on a few key components: pasta, chicken, Boursin cheese, and fresh vegetables. You’ll need extra-virgin olive oil for cooking, and salt and pepper to season the chicken. The Boursin cheese creates the creamy, decadent sauce, and chives, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach add freshness and visual appeal.

Ingredient Notes

• Pasta – Choose your favorite shape! Fusilli, rotini, or gemelli work especially well for catching all that delicious sauce.
• Chicken – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces cook quickly and evenly.
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – Provides the necessary base for cooking the chicken.
• Kosher Salt & Black Pepper – Essential seasonings to enhance the chicken’s flavor.
• Garlic – Freshly minced garlic adds a fragrant, savory depth to the sauce.
• Pasta Water – The starchy pasta water helps the sauce cling to the pasta and adds a bit of body.
• Boursin Cheese – Using Boursin, a creamy, savory, soft cheese, makes the sauce extra flavorful and creamy
• Chives – Freshly minced chives bring a fresh, slightly oniony flavor that complements the Boursin cheese.
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes – Adds a chewy texture and savory sweetness.
• Baby Spinach – Adds fresh flavor and nutrients and wilts quickly.

Add-ins and Substitutions

Feel free to customize this recipe based on your preferences. Here are some ideas:

• Add some red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
• Use whole wheat pasta for a boost of fiber.
• Add some vegetables like mushrooms.

How to Make Creamy Chicken Boursin Pasta

Follow these simple steps to create a delicious and satisfying meal. You’ll be amazed at how quickly it comes together!

1. Cook the Pasta: Cook 8 ounces of pasta according to package directions in salted water. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet or pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces, season with ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt and ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and fully cooked (reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
3. Add Garlic: Add 2 teaspoons of finely minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté briefly, until fragrant.
4. Make the Sauce: Pour ½ cup of the reserved pasta water into the skillet. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to add flavor. Add 1 (5.3 ounces) package of Boursin cheese (Chive & Shallot flavor) to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, adding more pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
5. Combine: Add ¼ cup of finely minced chives, ⅓ cup of thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes, and 3 ounces of washed and roughly chopped baby spinach to the skillet. Stir to combine.
6. Add Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine it with the sauce and other ingredients.
7. Serve: Serve immediately. Garnish with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and extra minced chives, if desired.

Pro Tip: Don’t overcook your pasta! Slightly undercooked pasta will finish cooking in the sauce and hold its shape even better.

Recipe Tips

• Ensure the chicken is fully cooked through before adding the other ingredients. Use a meat thermometer to check for a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Don’t be afraid to use all the pasta water to perfect the sauce consistency; it should coat the pasta nicely.
• For a richer sauce, use a little heavy cream in place of some of the pasta water.
• If you don’t have Boursin, you can substitute with other soft cheeses or cream cheese.
• Season the pasta water generously with salt. This is your first chance to add flavor to the pasta.

FAQs

• Can I use a different type of cheese? You can experiment with other soft, spreadable cheeses, but the specific flavor profile will change. Traditional cream cheese will also work.
• Can I add other vegetables? Absolutely! Mushrooms, bell peppers, or broccoli florets would be delicious additions.
• How can I make this spicier? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce when you add the garlic, or sprinkle some over the finished dish.
• How long will leftovers last? Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Serving Suggestions

• Garlic bread for scooping up every last bit of that creamy sauce.
• A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette.
• A side of roasted vegetables, such as asparagus or zucchini.
• A glass of iced tea or sparkling water.

Make This Recipe in Advance

You can prep some of the ingredients ahead of time to save time later. The chicken can be cut up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The sauce can be made a few hours in advance, then reheated when you’re ready to cook the pasta and combine. Cooked pasta is best when cooked and combined just before serving.

Creamy Chicken Boursin Pasta

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• Author: Emma Hart
• Total Time: 30
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Description

A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, creamy Boursin cheese sauce, and fresh spinach. Sun-dried tomatoes and herbs add depth, making this easy-to-make meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

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Ingredients

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8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini)

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup Boursin cheese (herb-infused)

1/2 cup water or broth

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, minced

2 cups baby spinach

1 tbsp fresh chives, minced

Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden, then add garlic and sauté.
Stir in Boursin cheese until melted, add reserved pasta water, and mix in sun-dried tomatoes.
Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Stir in spinach until wilted.
Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh chives before serving.

Notes

Substitute whole wheat pasta for fiber
Add red pepper flakes for heat
Mushrooms or zucchini blend well
Restaurants sometimes use butter for richness avocado oil is a light alternative

• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 20
• Category: dinner
• Method: Stovetop

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 0.5 lb pasta portion
• Calories: 450
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 48g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 32g
• Cholesterol: 85mg