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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!
This pasta dish was so quick and easy to throw together. So delicious!!
This pasta was a win for the whole family. The kiddos loved the cheesy and creamy noodles. I appreciated the simplicity (and snacking on the Boursin before tossing it in the recipe). Next time around I would add some spinach and possibly veggies.
It’s quick and easy and a great use for leftover chicken or veggies in the fridge!
My husband’s first comment was this recipe is a keeper! It came together very easily. I chose to air fry my chicken instead of pan frying and that was even easier. The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I coated it with olive oil and Italian seasoning. The pasta had just the right amount of silky decadence without feeling too heavy. Definitely a great weeknight dinner or good enough for company too!
This is was perfect for 30 minute Thursday! Because I had leftover chicken breast it was even faster than that! The sauce was delicious and hubby was excited that there was enough left over for lunch today. Thank for the new easy go-to dish.
My family loves Boursin so I knew it would be a hit! And I was right, it was so good and everyone gave a big thumbs up!! What I loved was it was a quick weeknight meal that I could easily make and serve with a side salad and please my whole crew! This one is going into my meal rotations! Thanks Lauren!!
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 was so tasty and easy! Rich and creamy. Definitely a dish you could make for company to impress. Tastes like you spent hours in kitchen.
quick & easy to make but imho not that good for the price of boursin, $8 a piece.. my kiddos loved it tho, also added broccoli for some veggies
Super tasty and versatile recipe! The boursin is so creamy and adds tons of flavor. I added some sun dried tomatoes, asparagus tips and sliced zucchini as well. Delish!
The dish came together so quickly and was perfect for a week night meal. It was creamy and paired deliciously with a salad and some side veggies. I plan on making this recipe again soon!