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Baked Boursin Pasta with Chicken

Rating

Calories: 3600 Calories

Macros: Proteins: 40g, Fats: 30g, Carbohydrates: 50g

Cooking time: 50 mins

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: Pasta Dishes, Chicken Recipes, Comfort Foods, Dinner Ideas, Gourmet at Home

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Indulge in the creamy, savory delight of Baked Boursin Pasta with Chicken. This dish combines the rich flavors of herby Boursin cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and perfectly seasoned chicken to create a comforting and elegant meal that can be enjoyed any night of the week. Ideal for impressing dinner guests or elevating a family meal, this recipe brings gourmet flavors without the fuss.

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Baked Boursin Pasta with Chicken

emaninthekitchen90.443 days ago3 min read

Ingredients

For the Pasta:
🍅 2 lb cherry tomatoes (halved or whole)
🧅 1 medium onion (diced)
🧄 4 cloves garlic (minced)
🌿 1 teaspoon oregano
🌶 1 teaspoon chili flakes
🧂 1.5 teaspoons salt
🫒 1/3 cup olive oil
🧀 2 packs garlic and fine herbs Boursin cream cheese
🍝 1 lb pasta (boiled for 8-10 minutes)
🧀 Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

For the Chicken:
🍗 2 chicken breasts
🧄 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
🧅 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
🌶 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
🌶 1/2 teaspoon paprika
🌿 1/2 teaspoon oregano
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1- Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2- Prepare the Pasta Base:

In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and olive oil.
Stir well.
Nestle the Boursin cheese into the center of the mixture.
Set aside to prepare the chicken.

3- Season the Chicken:

Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Place the chicken breasts on the tray.
In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and salt.
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and rub the spice mixture evenly on both sides.

4- Bake:

Place both the pasta and chicken trays in the oven.
Bake the chicken for 22-25 minutes, or until its internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Bake the tomato and Boursin mixture for 35 minutes.
Once baked, stir well to combine it into a creamy sauce.

5- Combine and Serve:

Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy tomato and Boursin mixture until evenly coated.
Arrange sliced chicken on top and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Calories per Serving: Approximately 600
Proteins, Fats, and Carbohydrates per Serving:

Protein: 40g
Fat: 30g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Equipment: Baking dish, baking tray, parchment paper, small mixing bowl