One-Pan Boursin Pasta with Chicken Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 package Boursin cheese (Garlic & Herb or your favorite flavor)
• 12 oz short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or shells)
• 1 lb chicken sausage (sliced)
• 3 garlic (minced)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (or 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes)
• 3 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter option)
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• 0.25 cup grated parmesan (optional, for extra creaminess)
• 0.25 cup fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet or pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add olive oil and sliced chicken sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.

3. 3

   Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning, stirring for another minute.

4. 4

   Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir, scraping up any browned bits.

5. 5

   Add the pasta directly into the pan, ensuring it's mostly submerged in the liquid.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.

7. 7

   Stir in the Boursin cheese and heavy cream until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or milk.

8. 8

   (Optional: Stir in parmesan) for extra cheesiness.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm!

Notes

If the sauce is too thick after adding the cheese and cream, you can easily thin it out with a splash of extra chicken broth or milk. For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with whole or 2% milk.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• one-pan
• creamy
• chicken sausage
• dinner
• quick meal