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Boursin Pasta is a creamy, restaurant-worthy dinner made in one pan, in just 30 minutes! The Garlic herb Boursin cheese melts into a silky sauce that coats every bite of pasta.
Busy Night? This One-Pan Boursin Pasta Has You
Boursin Pasta has saved me on more busy weeknights than I can count! Thanks to the boursin cheese, the pasta sauce comes together so fast that nobody could guess how easy it was. My kids request this on the regular!
You can use any type of bite-size pasta that you like. And I'll often throw in some sautéed veggies, like asparagus, zucchini or serve with a side of steamed broccoli or a green salad. Our fresh baguettes are also always a winner served with Boursin pasta.
Try more of my 30 minute meals, like Smash Burgers, Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, Lettuce Wraps, One-Pan Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi, Sloppy Joes, and Pastalaya!
How to make Boursin Cheese Pasta:
Cook Pasta and Chicken: Follow package instructions to cook pasta in salted boiling water, until al dente. Drain but make sure to keep the pasta water! Season chicken with salt and pepper then cook in a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil. Add chicken and cook until browned, turning once, until cooked through (165°F). Move to a plate and rest for a few minutes, before chopping into pieces.
Make Sauce: Melt butter in pan then fry shallots for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low then add 1 cup reserved pasta water, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in boursin cheese until melted and smooth.
Combine: Dump cooked pasta into sauce and toss evenly to coat. Add a splash of pasta water, if needed, to thin the sauce then season with salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with fresh parmesan and parsley then serve this easy boursin pasta immediately with homemade breadsticks or garlic knots and a wedge salad or green beans!
Chicken Boursin Cheese Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry farfalle noodles
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot, , diced
- 2 5 oz packages Garlic Herb Boursin Cheese, , cut into pieces
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, , to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water, according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain, but reserve pasta water.1 lb dry farfalle noodles
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil. Once olive oil is hot, add chicken and cook until browned, turning once, until cooked through (165 degrees). Remove to a plate to rest for a few minutes, before chopping into pieces.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders, 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- Sauce: Add butter to pan and fry shallots for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Add 1 cup reserved pasta water to the pan and scrape up any browned bits. Whisk in Boursin cheese until melted and smooth.2 Tablespoons butter, 1 shallot, 2 5 oz packages Garlic Herb Boursin Cheese
- Serve: Add cooked pasta and chicken to the pan and toss to evenly coat in sauce. Add a splash of pasta water, if needed, to thin the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with fresh parmesan and parsley.salt and freshly ground black pepper, ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
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I originally shared this recipe March 20, 2024. Updated June 2026.
Making this for the 2nd time tonight; my entire family LOVED this so much including my 11 yr old Grandson! Easy, quick & “guests” quality!
First time using the Boursin cheese. Great flavor. Easy and quick recipe to make. Kids loved it.
Another great weeknight dinner! This was simple and quick, but full of flavor. My whole family gave it 5 stars! We will for sure have this again.
Really good, easy and fast. I made a half recipe and it was plenty for 3 😁
My new GO TO! So yummy and easy to make. Definitely on the list of regulars. Going to make it next week when I go to my son and daughter-in-laws. My granddaughter will love it!
Made this for my family, they loved it! I received many compliments and recipe requests. Would definitely recommend!
Incredibly creamy, and came together so quickly and easily. This was definitely a crowd pleaser in my house.
The boursin gave this dish so much flavor, and the pasta shape made sure you got all that sauce incorporated. (Love farfalle for that!)
Delicious!
This recipe is a quick and easy recipe to make anytime, but especially when you only have 20 minutes. Full of delicious flavor and creaminess, after one bite I promise this will be in your staple recipe. I have a cast iron griddle and I honestly will use it every occasion especially grilling chicken, if you have a cast iron griddle I highly recommend using it, you’ll really get the shar creating such an amazing flavor to your already delicious meal, 10/10.
Made this for dinner last night and I must say it was very tasty. I have never tried Boursin cheese before and it kind of reminds me of a cream cheese loaded down with flavor. I could eat it with crackers alone it was so good. I paired this recipe with some roasted asparagus and mushrooms with garlic to help balance out the cream and starch. If you’re looking to try a cheesy and creamy pasta dish that’s a ray of sunshine in each bite, I’d recommend giving this one a try.
This is a great and easy recipe! I like it as a weeknight recipe because its great as is, but if need be, simple ingredient swaps can be made.
My husband who’s learning to cook the occasional meals for us, because of a new baby, finds this easy to follow!
**All the better if you can Boursin on sale! It freezes well and defrosts easily. Make sure to take the foil off if it goes in the microwave!
Very delicious! Creamy and full of flavor. I just wish Boursin wasn’t so expensive in my area.
I’m glad you liked it! I buy my Boursin in a 3-pack from Costco, if that’s a more affordable option?