Easy Boursin Chicken Pasta

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 2 (5.2 ounce) boxes shallot and chive flavored Gournay cheese (such as Boursin®)

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 12 ounces pasta

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

  • 5 ounces baby spinach

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

  • 1 lemon, juiced (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place cheese in the center of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil all over. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes begin to burst, about 15 minutes.  

  3. Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 to 12 minutes, according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid before draining. 

  4. Stir pasta into cheese mixture, along with chicken and spinach. Toss carefully until everything is well coated and incorporated. Add lemon zest and juice and toss once more. Add reserved pasta water as needed to attain desired consistency. Serve immediately.

    overhead view of green oval bowl with pasta with chicken, spinach, and grape tomatoes

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

684 Calories
44g Fat
33g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 684
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 56%
Saturated Fat 17g 87%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 545mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin C 21mg 24%
Calcium 568mg 44%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 625mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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