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Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

A quick, creamy fettuccine with mushrooms, Boursin cheese, and rotisserie chicken for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces fettuccine not the whole box
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups sliced mushrooms 9.5 ounces, crimini or baby bella, thinly sliced
  • 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 freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach packed, coarsely chopped, optional
  • fresh parsley for serving, optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and generously salt it. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions minus 1 minute for al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and their liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Reduce heat to low and add the Boursin cheese, chopped rotisserie chicken, and the hot drained pasta to the skillet.
  6. Toss briskly with tongs while gradually adding reserved pasta water (start with about 1/2 cup and add up to 3/4 cup as needed) until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta. Stir in the grated Parmesan.
  7. Add the chopped spinach and gently toss until wilted, then remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Boursin is usually found in the deli or cheese section of grocery stores.
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed.
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Spinach is optional and can be left whole if preferred.
  • Adjust salt gradually since cheeses are already salty.