Bring restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen with this creamy, comforting Boursin Cheese Chicken Pasta—an easy weeknight meal!
There’s something about Boursin cheese that never fails to impress! I’ll never forget the first time I sampled this creamy delicacy. A few years ago, my sister was throwing a housewarming party at her new apartment. She served a beautiful appetizer platter that featured a generous bowl of Boursin cheese. After just a few bites, I was hooked! I started experimenting with ways to incorporate this cheese into some of my own recipes. I found that this ingredient works especially well in creamy, savory pasta dishes. The Boursin cheese melts perfectly into your pasta sauces, yielding an unforgettable combination of velvety texture and irresistible flavor.
This Boursin cheese chicken pasta is perhaps my favorite Boursin-inspired invention to date. Diced chicken fillets are sautéed in olive oil and garlic until golden and fragrant. A splash of dry white wine perfectly complements the Boursin cheese, combining into a luscious sauce. Fresh parsley, Parmesan, and a dash of black pepper provide the final touches on this simple but satisfying dish.
Are you looking for an easy weeknight dinner to brighten your evening? Or are you simply on the hunt for inventive new ways to use up that leftover Boursin cheese you’ve been hanging onto? No matter how you choose to enjoy your Boursin cheese chicken pasta, it is absolutely guaranteed to satisfy—no reservations required.
Tips and tricks to customize your pasta
This recipe does call for Boursin cheese, but no need to panic if you don’t have any on hand! You could substitute this ingredient with herbed cream cheese, goat cheese, ricotta, or Gorgonzola. Just keep in mind that these substitutions will alter the flavor of your pasta. Looking to swap the chicken with another protein? You could try replacing the chicken in this recipe with salmon, shrimp, or even seared scallops. For our vegetarian diners out there, you could experiment with baked tofu or a chicken substitute. And if you’re looking to get a little more produce into your life, you could certainly incorporate some vegetables into this pasta dish. Spinach, arugula, or roasted cherry tomatoes would all complement this meal nicely. Finally, if you prefer to skip the wine, you can substitute chicken or vegetable broth to achieve a similar depth and flavor.
How do I store leftovers?
If you don’t scarf down all of your Boursin cheese chicken pasta in one sitting, fear not! You can absolutely store leftovers to enjoy at a later time. After your leftovers have cooled, transfer them to an airtight container. You can then store your pasta in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to serve your leftover pasta, I recommend reheating this dish on the stovetop. If you find that your pasta has become a bit dry in the fridge, you can also add a splash of milk or broth to loosen the sauce while reheating.
Serving suggestions
You can absolutely serve this pasta on its own! But if you’re looking to build this into a larger meal, there are a number of different side dish options that would pair nicely with your cheesy main. For a nutritious and tasty side, I recommend serving your pasta with a roasted vegetable dish. You could try Roasted Broccoli And Carrots, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, or Roasted Asparagus. I also love serving a tasty pasta dish with a side of fresh garlic bread. For a warm and comforting addition to this pasta, I’d have to suggest Garlic Bread, Garlic Breadsticks, or these Cheese Breadsticks.
Boursin Cheese Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 4 ounces dried pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces chicken fillet diced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 ounces Boursin cheese
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the diced chicken. Cook the chicken for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the white wine and cook until the alcohol evaporates.
- Add the Boursin cheese and some of the pasta water to help dissolve the cheese. Stir the sauce until the cheese has melted and lower the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the Boursin cheese sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add an extra dash of pasta water.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley. Season with fresh ground black pepper and transfer to plates. Enjoy!
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