Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta

Recipe by Daily Disher

Tender chicken and penne in a luscious Boursin cream sauce—fancy flavor without the fuss.

Course: Main

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: Easy

Servings

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta

1 pound chicken breast

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 cloves garlic

5 ounces Boursin cheese

½ cup heavy cream

½ cup chicken broth

1 cup baby spinach

¼ teaspoon black pepper

to taste salt

Directions

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown.

Add minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the chicken and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

Reduce the heat to low and add Boursin cheese, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet.

Stir well until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy and smooth.

Add cooked pasta and baby spinach to the sauce, tossing well to combine all ingredients.

Cook for an additional three minutes, allowing the spinach to wilt and the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

Protein:

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta

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