Description
Creamy Boursin Pasta with Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the rich, creamy flavor of Boursin cheese with tender chicken and vibrant peas, creating an unforgettable meal perfect for any occasion. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb penne pasta
- 5.2 oz Garlic and Fine Herbs Boursin cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 shallots (minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 1/4 cup white grape juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced shallots and garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with white grape juice, scraping up bits from the bottom, then add chicken stock.
- Stir in Boursin cheese until melted, followed by grated parmesan cheese for a creamy sauce.
- Combine cooked pasta, frozen peas, and sliced chicken back into the skillet, mixing everything well.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed, serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg