
Yield: 4
00:10
Prep
00:35
Cook
00:45
Total Time
Ingredients & Directions
Directions
Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese Pasta with Chicken
2
5.2 oz pkgs garlic & herb Boursin cheese
2 pints
cherry tomatoes
4 tablespoons
olive oil
5
garlic cloves
salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 cup
pasta water
16 oz
rigatoni noodles
1/2 cup
parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
1 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
2
Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 teaspoons
Italian seasoning + salt and pepper
1/4 cup
heavy cream, optional
2 tablespoons
basil pesto, optional
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place the two Boursin cheese rounds, tomatoes, and garlic cloves into a large baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
- While baking, heat water in a large stockpot until boiling.
- Generously salt the water and then add the rigatoni noodles.
- Cook according to package directions for al dente.
- Make sure to remove ½ cup of the pasta halfway through boiling and set aside. Drain when the pasta is cooked.
- While the pasta is boiling, go ahead and cook the chicken. You can do this by searing in a pan, grilling on your outdoor grill, or whatever method you prefer. Make sure to season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper before cooking.
- Once the internal temperature has reached 165°F, allow the chicken to rest for 2 - 3 minutes to keep the juices in before slicing.
- When the cheese and tomatoes are done roasting, slightly mash with a fork and mix together with the reserved pasta water, pasta, parmesan, red pepper flakes, and top with sliced chicken breasts. (Optional: you can also mix-in warmed heavy cream and basil pesto for those who like a saucier pasta dish.)
NOTES ON THIS RECIPE:
• The garlic will soften while baking, then easily mix together with the cheese and tomatoes after they’re cooked. There’s no need for mincing.
• I like my pasta with a bit of a spicy kick, so that’s where the red pepper flakes come into play. However, those are completely optional if you want to keep your meal milder.
• Leftovers should be kept in an airtight container, refrigerated, and consumed within the next 2 – 3 days. I simply reheat mine in the microwave for convenience, but you can also warm the pasta in a skillet. If you’re going with the skillet method, I’d add a little chicken stock so the pasta doesn’t dry out.
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Yield: 4
00:10
Prep
00:35
Cook
00:45 Total Time
Ingredients
Directions
Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese Pasta with Chicken
2
5.2 oz pkgs garlic & herb Boursin cheese
2 pints
cherry tomatoes
4 tablespoons
olive oil
5
garlic cloves
salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 cup
pasta water
16 oz
rigatoni noodles
1/2 cup
parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
1 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
2
Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 teaspoons
Italian seasoning + salt and pepper
1/4 cup
heavy cream, optional
2 tablespoons
basil pesto, optional
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place the two Boursin cheese rounds, tomatoes, and garlic cloves into a large baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
- While baking, heat water in a large stockpot until boiling.
- Generously salt the water and then add the rigatoni noodles.
- Cook according to package directions for al dente.
- Make sure to remove ½ cup of the pasta halfway through boiling and set aside. Drain when the pasta is cooked.
- While the pasta is boiling, go ahead and cook the chicken. You can do this by searing in a pan, grilling on your outdoor grill, or whatever method you prefer. Make sure to season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper before cooking.
- Once the internal temperature has reached 165°F, allow the chicken to rest for 2 - 3 minutes to keep the juices in before slicing.
- When the cheese and tomatoes are done roasting, slightly mash with a fork and mix together with the reserved pasta water, pasta, parmesan, red pepper flakes, and top with sliced chicken breasts. (Optional: you can also mix-in warmed heavy cream and basil pesto for those who like a saucier pasta dish.)