Description
This Cajun Chicken Pasta with Boursin Cheese is a flavorful and creamy dish that combines tender Cajun-spiced chicken breasts with a rich sauce made from Boursin cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine and enhanced with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, this meal offers a delightful balance of spice, creaminess, and comfort, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese (herb and garlic)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Generously coat both sides of the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through and nicely browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to rest.
- Sauté garlic: Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Prepare the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add the Boursin cheese and stir continuously until it melts smoothly into a creamy sauce.
- Cook the pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Slice the chicken: Slice the rested chicken breasts into strips for easy mixing.
- Combine everything: Add the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes (if using) to the skillet with the sauce. Gently toss everything together, coating the pasta and chicken evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Season and garnish: Taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or extra Cajun seasoning while seasoning the chicken.
- You can substitute penne or linguine pasta for the fettuccine depending on availability or preference.
- To lighten the dish, replace heavy cream with half-and-half and use a reduced-fat Boursin cheese if available.
- Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of milk or cream to loosen the sauce for best texture.
