Boursin Chicken Baked Ziti

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Ziti and chicken baked in a yummy Boursin sauce? Yes, please! Use leftover, cubed chicken and a cup of fresh, chopped spinach for this dish. We like this with hot garlic bread and a green salad.

By Brenda Venable
Updated on October 29, 2024
casserole dish of ziti baked with Boursin sauce and breadcrumb topping
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese

  • 2 tablespoons Italian-style breadcrumbs

  • 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

  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 (5.2 ounce) package  soft French cheese, such as Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese

  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

  2. Combine grated pecorino and breadcrumbs in a small bowl; set aside.

  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ziti, and cook until tender with a bite, about 11 minutes. Drain; reserve about 2 tablespoons pasta water.

  4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, herb seasoning, and red pepper flakes, and cook about 30 seconds.

  5. Turn off heat. Stir in chicken, spinach, cream, Boursin, and mozzarella, stirring until cheeses are melted and ingredients are well combined.

  6. Stir drained ziti into chicken mixture. Loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water, if needed. Pour chicken and sauce mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle pecorino and bread crumb mixture over the top. 

  7. Bake in the center of the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

655 Calories
49g Fat
30g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 655
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49g 63%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Sodium 507mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 443mg 34%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 539mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.