Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Tender chicken breast and caramelized red onion combined with flavorful penne pasta, creamy Boursin cheese, and aromatic garlic. This satisfying dish is a delicious harmony of creamy, garlicky, and cheesy flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy!
ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 5 ounces Boursin cheese
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
steps
- 1.
Cook penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 2.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- 4.
Remove cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5.
In the same skillet, add the sliced red onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is caramelized and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- 6.
Reduce the heat to low and add the Boursin cheese to the skillet. Stir until melted and well combined with the onions and garlic.
- 7.
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, mixing well to coat it in the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
- 8.
Finally, add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
- 9.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.