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A close-up of a white shallow bowl filled with penne pasta coated in thick white Boursin sauce with charred chicken slices. (Boursin Chicken Pasta)

Boursin Chicken Pasta: The Creamiest 30-Minute Dinner You Will Ever Make

This Boursin Chicken Pasta features tender penne tossed in a velvety garlic and herb cream sauce, topped with perfectly seared chicken breast slices. A restaurant-quality, 30-minute meal perfect for busy weeknights and Pinterest-worthy plating.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French-fusion
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz Penne Pasta 450g
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts 680g, sliced into strips
  • 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese 150g wheel
  • 1 cup Pasta Water 240ml, reserved from boiling
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil 15ml
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter 15ml
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley 10g, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Large Skillet For searing chicken and making sauce
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook penne in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1.5 cups (350ml) of pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden-brown charred edges appear (about 4 mins per side). Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, whisk Boursin cheese with 1/2 cup (120ml) pasta water over medium heat until a thick garlic herb cream sauce forms.
  4. Toss the pasta into the sauce until coated. Top with chicken, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper.

Notes

Ensure Boursin is room temperature for easier melting.
Always reserve more pasta water than you think you'll need to adjust sauce thickness.