Yield: 4
                                                                00:10                            
                            
                                Prep                            
                                                                                                
                                                                00:35                            
                            
                                Cook                            
                                                                                        
                                    
                                    00:45                                
                                
                                    Total Time
                                
                            Ingredients & Directions
Directions
Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese Pasta with Chicken
                
                                    2                                
                                
                                    5.2 oz pkgs garlic & herb Boursin cheese                                
                                                                
                                    2 pints                                
                                
                                    cherry tomatoes                                
                                                                
                                    4 tablespoons                                
                                
                                    olive oil                                
                                                                
                                    5                                
                                
                                    garlic cloves                                
                                                                
                                    salt & pepper, to taste                                
                                                                
                                    1/2 cup                                
                                
                                    pasta water                                
                                                                
                                    16 oz                                
                                
                                    rigatoni noodles                                
                                                                
                                    1/2 cup                                
                                
                                    parmesan cheese, shaved or grated                                
                                                                
                                    1 teaspoon                                
                                
                                    red pepper flakes                                
                                                                
                                    2                                
                                
                                    Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts                                
                                                                
                                    2 teaspoons                                
                                
                                    Italian seasoning + salt and pepper                                
                                                                
                                    1/4 cup                                
                                
                                    heavy cream, optional                                
                                                                
                                    2 tablespoons                                
                                
                                    basil pesto, optional                                
                                
                        - Preheat oven to 375°F.
 - Place the two Boursin cheese rounds, tomatoes, and garlic cloves into a large baking dish.
 - Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
 - While baking, heat water in a large stockpot until boiling.
 - Generously salt the water and then add the rigatoni noodles.
 - Cook according to package directions for al dente.
 - Make sure to remove ½ cup of the pasta halfway through boiling and set aside. Drain when the pasta is cooked.
 - While the pasta is boiling, go ahead and cook the chicken. You can do this by searing in a pan, grilling on your outdoor grill, or whatever method you prefer. Make sure to season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper before cooking.
 - Once the internal temperature has reached 165°F, allow the chicken to rest for 2 - 3 minutes to keep the juices in before slicing.
 - When the cheese and tomatoes are done roasting, slightly mash with a fork and mix together with the reserved pasta water, pasta, parmesan, red pepper flakes, and top with sliced chicken breasts. (Optional: you can also mix-in warmed heavy cream and basil pesto for those who like a saucier pasta dish.)
 
NOTES ON THIS RECIPE:
• The garlic will soften while baking, then easily mix together with the cheese and tomatoes after they’re cooked. There’s no need for mincing.
• I like my pasta with a bit of a spicy kick, so that’s where the red pepper flakes come into play. However, those are completely optional if you want to keep your meal milder.
• Leftovers should be kept in an airtight container, refrigerated, and consumed within the next 2 – 3 days. I simply reheat mine in the microwave for convenience, but you can also warm the pasta in a skillet. If you’re going with the skillet method, I’d add a little chicken stock so the pasta doesn’t dry out.
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            Yield: 4
                                                        00:10 
                            Prep 
                        
                                            
                                                        00:35 
                            Cook 
                        
                                        
                    
                        
                        00:45                        Total Time
                    
    
                Ingredients
Directions
Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese Pasta with Chicken
                
                                    2                                
                                
                                    5.2 oz pkgs garlic & herb Boursin cheese                                
                                                                
                                    2 pints                                
                                
                                    cherry tomatoes                                
                                                                
                                    4 tablespoons                                
                                
                                    olive oil                                
                                                                
                                    5                                
                                
                                    garlic cloves                                
                                                                
                                    salt & pepper, to taste                                
                                                                
                                    1/2 cup                                
                                
                                    pasta water                                
                                                                
                                    16 oz                                
                                
                                    rigatoni noodles                                
                                                                
                                    1/2 cup                                
                                
                                    parmesan cheese, shaved or grated                                
                                                                
                                    1 teaspoon                                
                                
                                    red pepper flakes                                
                                                                
                                    2                                
                                
                                    Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts                                
                                                                
                                    2 teaspoons                                
                                
                                    Italian seasoning + salt and pepper                                
                                                                
                                    1/4 cup                                
                                
                                    heavy cream, optional                                
                                                                
                                    2 tablespoons                                
                                
                                    basil pesto, optional                                
                                    
                        - Preheat oven to 375°F.
 - Place the two Boursin cheese rounds, tomatoes, and garlic cloves into a large baking dish.
 - Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
 - While baking, heat water in a large stockpot until boiling.
 - Generously salt the water and then add the rigatoni noodles.
 - Cook according to package directions for al dente.
 - Make sure to remove ½ cup of the pasta halfway through boiling and set aside. Drain when the pasta is cooked.
 - While the pasta is boiling, go ahead and cook the chicken. You can do this by searing in a pan, grilling on your outdoor grill, or whatever method you prefer. Make sure to season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper before cooking.
 - Once the internal temperature has reached 165°F, allow the chicken to rest for 2 - 3 minutes to keep the juices in before slicing.
 - When the cheese and tomatoes are done roasting, slightly mash with a fork and mix together with the reserved pasta water, pasta, parmesan, red pepper flakes, and top with sliced chicken breasts. (Optional: you can also mix-in warmed heavy cream and basil pesto for those who like a saucier pasta dish.)