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This creamy Boursin chicken pasta is a one-pan meal packed with tender chicken, bright spring vegetables, and a rich garlic and herb cheese sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's comforting, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients your whole family will love.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
If you’re searching for an easy pasta recipe that's creamy, cozy, and loaded with flavor - this is it. The Boursin cheese melts into the broth to create a luxurious sauce without needing heavy cream. The combination of chicken breast, seasonal vegetables, and garlicky richness makes it a meal you'll want on repeat. You might also love this rich and creamy cottage cheese Alfredo sauce - it’s a high-protein alternative that’s just as indulgent.
This dish is ideal for busy weeknights when you need something hearty but don't want to sacrifice taste. And because it's naturally gluten-free (thanks to the pasta and Boursin), it works for a range of dietary needs. Whether you're feeding picky kids or hungry grownups, this pasta checks every box.
And try my chicken and broccoli with Alfredo sauce next time you need a quick dinner that delivers!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Gluten-free pasta - I used Jovial farfalle, but any short pasta shape works. Cook it slightly al dente.
- Chicken breast - Cut into bite-sized pieces for quick, even cooking.
- Olive oil & butter - For sautéing and building the sauce base.
- Fresh garlic - Adds depth and fragrance to the dish.
- Peas, asparagus, zucchini - These extra veggies bring brightness and texture.
- Italian seasoning - A shortcut blend that infuses every bite with herb flavor.
- Chicken broth - Helps deglaze the pan and creates a silky sauce with the cheese.
- Boursin cheese - The garlic and herb flavor is key! It melts beautifully into a creamy, tangy sauce. Feel free to use dairy free Boursin if preferred!
- Parmesan or pecorino - For salty richness and body. You can substitute ¼ cup vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast for dairy free.
- Fresh parsley - Optional garnish that brings color and freshness.
Why Boursin Works So Well
This soft, creamy cheese melts into sauces like a dream - no heavy cream needed. The garlic and herb version adds bold flavor without extra effort.
Take a look at this gluten free TikTok spaghetti Alfredo - it’s another reader favorite if you’re craving creamy pasta with a twist!
How to Make This Boursin Chicken Pasta
Step 1: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta until slightly al dente, then drain and set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken breast, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the fresh garlic until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the frozen peas, chopped asparagus, and zucchini. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4: Pour in chicken broth and stir, scraping up any bits on the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Reduce heat to low and add the Boursin cheese and parmesan cheese.
Step 6: Stir gently as they melt.
Step 7: Add the chicken and pasta to the pan.
Step 8: Mix it all together. The sauce will thicken upon standing!
Recipe Tips
- Add the Boursin off heat
Turn the heat to low before stirring in the Boursin cheese. This helps it melt smoothly without breaking or clumping. - Don't skip seasoning the chicken
Seasoning the chicken well before browning builds flavor from the start and keeps the dish from tasting flat. - Customize with fresh herbs or lemon zest
Chopped fresh basil, parsley, or even a bit of lemon zest can brighten the dish and balance the rich, creamy sauce.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Try shrimp, ground chicken, or even tofu for a twist.
Bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms would all be great additions or swaps.
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or pasta water to bring back the creamy texture and prevent dryness.
Yes - just be sure to use gluten-free pasta like Jovial or Banza chickpea pasta.
Yes – Use dairy free Boursin and ¼ cup vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast instead of the parmesan!
More Easy Pasta Recipes
Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta (One-Pan Dinner)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz gluten free pasta, I used Jovial Farfalle
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
- 1 tsp salt, + more to taste
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup chopped asparagus
- 1 cup zucchini
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 5.5 oz Boursin cheese, 1 package – garlic and herb flavor. Use dairy free Boursin if desired.
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, or pecorino romano. Sub ¼ cup vegan parm or nutritional yeast for dairy free.
- chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions, slightly al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let them cook for a few minutes on one side before flipping. They should be nicely browned. Continue stirring until the chicken pieces are completely cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the skillet and add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the frozen peas, chopped asparagus and zucchini. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning and some more salt and pepper. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add in the Boursin cheese and parmesan. Stir until melted.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the pan along with the cooked pasta and gently stir to combine everything.
- The sauce will thicken as you stir / as it sits over the next few minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with more parmesan and parsley on top and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition info is for 1 serving = ⅙ of the total recipe.
- Store this Boursin chicken pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or pasta water to bring back the creamy texture and prevent dryness.
Nutrition
All nutrition facts are an estimate and automatically calculated. While I fact check them using My Fitness Pal, please note that they may not always be 100% accurate and depend on ingredients used. Weigh your total and divide by the number of servings for the most accurate grams per serving size.
So I made it with Orzo pasta and broccoli . Totally great. Very creamy without feeling heavy. All your recipes are so good, you are such a talented cook!! I love being able to “heart” recipes and come back to make them again. Would love if I could comment on my saved recipes in a “notes” section or something like that so I. know if I had tweaked something in the recipe
Hi Pamela – thank you! I will definitely consider adding something like that to my site!
Very easy to make, I love one skillet/pan meals! Also super tasty for the macros. Awesome recipe, this one will be on rotation, thank you!
I made this for my family but did make a few changes. I did not add chicken (or associated seasonings with cooking chicken) and I swapped out asparagus/zucchini for frozen broccoli. I also cooked the pasta with some additional chicken broth after sautéing the garlic in order to keep this a one pot meal. I paired it with some chicken spiedini. This was delicious! I would definitely make again and know that it would be equally delicious as written. I love MWL recipes for easy meals for my whole family to enjoy (myself/husband/1 year old and almost 3 year old).
This was excellent! My picky eater devoured it and actually enjoyed the vegetables!
Delicious! Healthy and easy. This was a great meal prep meal to get me through the week!
This was the spring cheesy pasta of my dreams. Will be making this every season!
I made this with Violife cream cheese with chives and it was fabulous! My kids even ate it not realizing it was dairy free.
We LOVED this recipe! Devoured it so quickly. I did add a cup of blended cottage cheese cause we’re in our add-extra-protein-wherever-you-can era, with a touch more seasoning to taste. Thank you, Mary!
Delish! Whole family loved it and easy!
Make this- You won’t regret it. Using the Boursin for the sauce is genius and so so good!