Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach
Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach pairs the herby tang of chive-and-shallot cheese with juicy roasted grape tomatoes and tender shredded chicken. The sauce turns velvety and rich, brightened by optional lemon, while baby spinach wilts into the pasta for balance. It’s a comforting weeknight dinner that feels special enough for casual entertaining.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set the cheese in the center of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add the tomatoes and drizzle olive oil all over. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper.
- 2
Bake in the preheated oven until the tomatoes start to burst, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Stir in the pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 to 12 minutes, following package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid before draining.
- 4
Stir the pasta into the cheese mixture, along with the chicken and spinach. Toss gently until everything is well coated and combined. Add the lemon zest and juice and toss again. Add the reserved pasta water as needed to reach the desired consistency. Serve immediately.
- Calories 139.64 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 2.13 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 11.17 g 4%
- Total Fat 10.54 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.5 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.58 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 54.61 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.48 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 0.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 52.08 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 370.85 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 14.87 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 33.15 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Grape Tomato, Lemon Juice, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 139.64 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Grape Tomato, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 139.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach healthy?
- Creamy Boursin Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 139.64 calories and 2.13 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.5 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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