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Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

Comforting creamy pasta with tender rotisserie chicken, mushrooms, and Boursin cheese for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces fettuccine not the whole box
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups mushrooms sliced (about 9.5 ounces), crimini or baby bella
  • 1 tablespoon garlic finely minced (about 3 cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 5.2 ounce Boursin garlic and herb cheese 1 package
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus more for serving
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach packed, coarsely chopped, optional
  • Fresh parsley for serving, optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously salt it. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions minus 1 minute, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the butter and the olive oil.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and their liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Season the mushrooms with salt, pepper, and the Italian seasoning. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the Boursin cheese, chopped rotisserie chicken, and the hot, drained pasta to the skillet.
  • Toss everything briskly with tongs, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup) until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta. Stir in the grated Parmesan.
  • Add the chopped spinach and toss gently until wilted. Remove the skillet from the heat and taste, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Boursin is typically found in the deli or cheese section of most grocery stores.
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed.
  • Cook pasta one minute less than package directions for best texture.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick meal prep.
  • Spinach is optional and can be left whole if preferred.