One Pot Creamy Boursin Tomato Pasta with Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lbpenne pasta
or favorite short pasta shape
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 lbchicken breasts
cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 mediumonion)
diced (i prefer red onion in this dish but if i don't have them on hand any onion works
- 3 clovesfresh garlic
minced or pressed
- 1 pintfresh tomatoes
quartered campari or halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- ½ tspred pepper flakes
- 1 tspsalt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- ½ cwhite wine
or additional chicken stock
- 3 cchicken stock
adjust liquid as necessary to create desired sauce consistency
- 5 ozfresh baby spinach
- 5 ¼ ozshallot & chive boursin cheese
- parmesan cheese
for garnish, if desired
Directions
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Step 1: Par-Cook the Chicken: In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken chunks and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 4 -5 minutes until the chicken is browned but not cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
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Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic cloves and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Step 3: Add the Tomatoes and Liquid: Toss in the cherry tomatoes, white wine, and 3 cups of chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
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Step 4: Cook the Pasta: Cook the Pasta: Add the par-cooked chicken, spinach, and penne pasta directly into the pot. Stir well, ensuring the pasta is submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
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Step 5: Incorporate the Spinach and Boursin: Stir in the Boursin cheese. Cover and allow it to melt for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the cover and stir well until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Add additional stock if necessary to achieve desired sauce consistency.
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Step 6: Serve and Enjoy: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
One Pot Creamy Boursin Tomato Pasta with Chicken
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About this Recipe
Discover the Magic of One Pot Creamy Boursin Tomato Pasta with Chicken
Tired of endless dirty dishes but craving a restaurant-quality meal? Say hello to your new weeknight hero: One Pot Creamy Boursin Tomato Pasta with Chicken! This incredible dish brings together rich, savory flavors with minimal effort, making it the ultimate family favorite. In just 30 minutes, you can have a hearty, satisfying meal on the table that tastes like it took hours.
What makes this Boursin pasta so special? It's all in the simplicity and the star ingredient: Boursin cheese. As it melts into the simmering chicken stock, it transforms into an incredibly luxurious, velvety sauce that coats every piece of pasta and tender chicken. Combined with sweet burst tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes, every bite is a delightful explosion of flavor.
This One Pot Creamy Boursin Tomato Pasta with Chicken isn't just easy; it's incredibly flavorful. We start by browning succulent chicken chunks and sautéing fragrant red onion and garlic, building a foundation of rich taste. Then, everything—pasta, fresh tomatoes, white wine (or stock), and more stock—simmers together in one single pot, infusing the pasta with all those wonderful flavors. Finally, fresh spinach and that glorious Boursin cheese are stirred in, wilting into the creamy sauce and making this the ultimate Boursin tomato pasta.
Tips for Your Perfect One Pot Meal:
- Pasta Choice: While penne is excellent, feel free to use your favorite short pasta shape like rotini or farfalle.
- Spice Level: Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preference; omit for no heat, or add a bit more for a kick.
- Garnish: A sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley elevates the dish beautifully.
- Wine vs. Stock: White wine adds a lovely depth, but chicken stock works perfectly for an alcohol-free version.
Serve this comforting and impressive meal with a simple green salad and crusty bread to sop up every last bit of that irresistible creamy sauce.