Slow-Cooker Boursin Chicken Pasta
This easy slow-cooker Boursin chicken pasta is comfort in a bowl. The rich and creamy cheese sauce bursts with the flavors of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and fine Italian herbs.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth divided
- 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 5.3 ounces each Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- Chopped fresh basil and parsley for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour 1 cup chicken broth over the ingredients. Cover; cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours or until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken breasts to a cutting board; cut into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken back to the slow cooker. Stir in pasta, cream, sun-dried tomatoes and remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Place Boursin cheese rounds on top of the ingredients. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Cover; cook on high for 30-45 minutes or low for 45 minutes-1 hour or until the pasta is al dente. Stir until cheese is melted into the pasta.
- Scoop onto plates; garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired.