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Boursin Chicken Pasta

Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta in Just 30 Minutes

A creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta dish that comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta any shape of your preference
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for a lighter version
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, or granulated garlic in a pinch
  • 8 ounces Boursin Cheese (Fine Herbs & Garlic) or similar herb-flavored cream cheese
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium if salt-sensitive
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream avoid low-fat substitutes
  • ½ tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh lemon is recommended
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley can be replaced with basil or omitted
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh onions sautéed until translucent
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or a mix of dried basil, thyme, and oregano
For the Chicken & Greens
  • 2 cups Cooked/Rotisserie Chicken shredded
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach or other greens like kale or arugula
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste Salt & Pepper adjust according to preference
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese optional garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, fill it with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and stir in Boursin cheese, chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, parsley, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Fold in shredded chicken and baby spinach into the sauce, cooking until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta in the sauce. If too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and extra parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, cook pasta al dente and avoid low-fat substitutes for cream. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

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