Easy Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken and Pasta – Creamy, Garlic
This Easy Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken and Pasta is a creamy and satisfying one-pot-inspired meal. Chicken breasts cook slowly in a mixture of Boursin cheese, chicken broth, and cream until tender and flavorful. The chicken is shredded and returned to the silky garlic-herb sauce. Freshly cooked pasta is then tossed with the sauce until perfectly coated. Parmesan and parsley add a finishing touch. Every bite is rich, comforting, and packed with savory flavor. It is ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Slow Cooker
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 700 g)
- 1 package (150 g) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the Boursin cheese, chicken broth, heavy cream, and butter over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Whisk the sauce until smooth and creamy, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Boil the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and parsley to the slow cooker. Toss until evenly coated.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Boursin adds both seasoning and creaminess.
- Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Penne, rotini, and fettuccine all work well.
- Add spinach for extra nutrition.
- Fresh parsley brightens the rich sauce.
- The sauce thickens as it cools.
- Grate Parmesan fresh for best flavor.