Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) of your favorite pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz (226 g) Boursin cheese (garlic and herbs flavor recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your preferred pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the Boursin cheese to the skillet and stir until it starts to melt. Pour in the heavy cream and stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and heated through. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir well.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly in the creamy sauce. Add the cooked pasta and gently mix everything together. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- You can add sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Use cooked shrimp or tofu instead of chicken for a different protein option.
- Incorporate a pinch of red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
- For a low-carb version, swap the pasta for cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Without gluten (when using gluten-free pasta)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg