Creamy Boursin Chicken Bake
A comforting, low-carb weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken, burst cherry tomatoes, and a creamy Boursin cheese sauce served over tender spaghetti squash strands.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts smaller (or 2 large), cut large ones in half lengthwise
- 1 package Boursin cheese Garlic & herb flavor
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes Wash and dry well
- 2 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin preferred
- 0.5 tsp salt Add more to taste before serving
- 0.5 tsp pepper Freshly cracked is best
- 1 tsp garlic powder Ensure it is powder, not garlic salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning Dried herb blend
- 1 large spaghetti squash Choose one with a firm, blemish-free rind
- 0.5 cup pesto Delallo brand simply pesto is recommended
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the unwrapped Boursin cheese in the center of a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Arrange the chicken breasts around the cheese and scatter the cherry tomatoes into the gaps. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, then sprinkle on the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Gently press the spices into the chicken.
- Microwave the whole spaghetti squash for four minutes to soften the rind. Cut it across the middle (widthwise), scoop out the seeds, and place both halves cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place both the casserole dish and the baking sheet in the oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Shred the chicken right inside the casserole dish using two forks.
- Flip the squash halves over, use a fork to scrape out the strands, and add them straight into the casserole dish.
- Spoon in the pesto and toss everything together until the melted Boursin and burst tomatoes coat the squash strands. (Stir in a tiny splash of hot water if the sauce looks too thick).
Notes
Dairy-Free Variation: Swap the Boursin for a dairy-free cream cheese (like Kite Hill) and use a dairy-free pesto brand.
No Spaghetti Squash? Zucchini noodles or roasted sweet potato cubes are excellent substitutes.
No Spaghetti Squash? Zucchini noodles or roasted sweet potato cubes are excellent substitutes.