Boursin Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
616 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Boursin Chicken Pasta
Description
The recipe starts by cooking pasta until al dente, while a sauce is prepared in a skillet by melting butter and briefly sautéing garlic. Softened Boursin cheese is combined with chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and seasonings, then simmered until slightly thickened. This mix creates a smooth, herb-infused sauce.
Shredded chicken and fresh baby spinach are added last, warming through and allowing the spinach to wilt gently. Tossing the drained pasta in the sauce finishes the dish, which can be adjusted with salt, pepper, and optionally fresh grated Parmesan cheese for added nuttiness. The sauce's creaminess complements the chunks of chicken and tender spinach, making each bite rich yet fresh-tasting.
The recipe suggests using low sodium broth to control saltiness and advises against substituting the cream to avoid curdling, as the sauce relies on the cream for texture and stability. Adding reserved pasta water can loosen the sauce if needed before combining.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta uncooked
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (5.2 ounce) package Boursin cheese softened, fine herbs & garlic
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups chicken shredded, cooked or rotisserie
- 2 cups baby spinach packed, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese optional, to taste, freshly grated
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the garlic for 30 seconds - 1 minute.
- To the skillet, add in the Boursin, chicken broth, cream, lemon juice, parsley, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir well until combined. When it just starts to boil, turn the heat down a bit and let it bubble steadily for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken and spinach and cook for a couple more minutes until heated through and the spinach has wilted. Keep in mind that the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools, so don't let it reduce too much. If the sauce has thickened up too much, add in a splash of the hot pasta water prior to draining it. Add in the drained pasta and toss. Taste and season with salt & pepper as needed and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use low sodium chicken broth to better control the seasoning in the final dish.
- Avoid substituting the heavy cream as it provides essential creaminess and stability in the sauce.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of hot pasta water prior to tossing with pasta.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese can be added when serving for more richness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 616kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 422mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2429IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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