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A serving of creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta with penne and sliced mushrooms on a white plate, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and shredded parmesan cheese next to a fork.

Homemade Boursin Chicken Pasta Recipe | Easy One-Pan Dinner

By Nancy
Make this Boursin Chicken Pasta Recipe with juicy chicken, creamy Boursin cheese, garlic, and tender pasta for an easy restaurant-quality family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, American, French-inspired
Servings 6
Calories 580 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 2 packages 5.2 oz each Boursin cheese, garlic and fine herbs flavor
  • 1 lb pasta of your choice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 2 taste Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Fresh parsley or basil chopped,
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

1. Season and Sear the Chicken

  • Pat the chicken dry, then season it generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
    Sear the chicken pieces for about 5–6 minutes, turning them once, until they’re golden brown and fully cooked. Remove them and set aside on a plate.
    Golden-brown, seasoned chicken breast bites sizzling in a hot black skillet on a marble surface

2. Boil the Pasta

  • Add the pasta to boiling, salted water. Boil until al dente. Reserve one cup of the starchy cooking water before draining.
    Penne pasta boiling in a large stainless steel pot of water on a marble countertop

3. Build the Garlic Base and Melt in the Boursin

  • In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant
    Lower the heat and add the chicken broth, then crumble in the Porsin cheese. Whisk the mixture until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.
    A creamy garlic and herb Boursin cheese sauce with flecks of parsley being whisked in a black skillet

4. Bring It All Together

  • Add the drained pasta to the pan with the chicken. Add the reserved pasta water until the sauce perfectly coats all the ingredients.
    If you’re adding spinach or mushrooms, stir them in now and let the ingredients simmer over low heat for 2–3 minutes until they’re thoroughly heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
    Penne pasta and golden-brown fried chicken pieces, tossed together in a rich, creamy sauce made with garlic and herbs and Porcini cheese in a black skillet, and garnished with fresh parsley.

5. Finish and Serve

  • Sprinkle in parmesan, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Top with fresh herbs right before serving
    Penne pasta, grilled chicken cubes, and sliced mushrooms in a creamy Boursin cheese sauce, topped with fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan, served in a black skillet on a marble board.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 520-580
  • Protein: 38g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fiber: 2g
Keyword Boursin Chicken Pasta