Boursin Chicken Baked Ziti
A creamy and cheesy baked ziti dish featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and Boursin cheese, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
For the topping
- 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian-style breadcrumbs
Main ingredients
- 1/2 pound ziti pasta
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken Leftover cooked chicken works great.
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (5.2-ounce) package Boursin Garlic and Herb Gournay Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the pecorino cheese and Italian-style breadcrumbs, then set aside.
Cooking pasta and sauce
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add the ziti pasta. Cook until tender but still al dente, about 11 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, reserving about two tablespoons of pasta water.
- In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes to the skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds.
- Turn off the heat and stir in cooked chicken, fresh spinach, heavy cream, Boursin cheese, and mozzarella until fully combined.
- Fold in the drained ziti pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency.
Baking
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the pecorino and breadcrumb mix on top.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
For extra flavor, consider garnishing with fresh herbs like basil or parsley. This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 2-3 months.