Ingredients
12 oz (340g) Penne or Fusilli pasta
1 lb (450g) Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 wheel (5.2 oz) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1/2 cup Reserved pasta water (or more as needed)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
Step 2: While the pasta boils, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
Step 3: Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4: Before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the rest of the pasta.
Step 5: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the Boursin cheese and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir continuously until the cheese melts into a smooth, creamy sauce.
Step 6: Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet. Toss well to coat every piece in the sauce, adding more pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Step 7: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Always use reserved pasta water to melt the Boursin; it creates a much better emulsion than milk or cream.
- Prep Time: PT5M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: French-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 585 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg