Ardently Earnest

Creamy Boursin Chicken & Broccoli Pasta

Prep: 10–15 min  ·  Serves: 4 generous portions  ·  Equipment: Ninja MultiPot XL Multicooker

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Ingredients

For the Pasta

• 8 oz dry cavatappi pasta, by weight (use whatever pasta you like)
• 2 cups chicken bone broth
• Garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to taste

For the Chicken & Broccoli

• 3 cups chopped or shredded rotisserie chicken
• 2–3 cups frozen broccoli florets, or as desired
• 1–2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup chicken bone broth
• 1 tablespoon of my Emotional Support Spice Blend (see below!)

For the Creamy Boursin Alfredo Sauce

• 1½ cups cottage cheese
• 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
• Up to ½ cup chicken bone broth, as needed for blending
• ¼–⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice (or cooking wine)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Additional Parmesan for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Start the Pasta

1. On the Ninja MultiPot XL, select your cooking zone, then Pasta.
2. Add 8 ounces of dry cavatappi pasta (measured by weight) to Zone 1.
3. Pour in 2 cups of chicken bone broth and season lightly with garlic powder and black pepper.
4. Close the lid and start cooking on the PASTA program.
5. When the pasta finishes, the Ninja automatically switches to Keep Warm. Leave the pasta in the pot.

Step 2: Prepare the Creamy Boursin Alfredo

1. While the pasta cooks, add the cottage cheese, Boursin, chicken broth, Parmesan, and a splash of lemon juice to a blender.
2. Blend until completely smooth.
3. Set aside until the pasta is finished.

Step 3: Combine the Pasta and Alfredo Sauce

1. Pour the blended Alfredo sauce directly into the pasta zone.
2. Stir gently until all the cavatappi is coated.
3. Leave Zone 1 on Keep Warm while you finish the chicken and broccoli. Avoid boiling the sauce, since too much heat can make cottage cheese sauces grainy.

Step 4: Sauté the Chicken (Zone 2)

1. Select Sear/Sauté for Zone 2 and set the temp to High.
2. Add 1–2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt.
3. Add 3 cups of chopped or shredded rotisserie chicken and sauté until heated through.
4. Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of Emotional Support Spice Blend over the chicken and stir to distribute.

Step 5: Add the Broccoli

1. Pour about ¼ cup chicken bone broth into Zone 2 with the seasoned chicken.
2. Add the frozen broccoli florets and stir to combine.
3. Close the lid briefly to let the broth create steam, then stir and keep cooking until the broccoli is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes or longer as needed. It should still have a little bite!

Shortcut: you can also steam the broccoli in the microwave and add it straight to the pasta.

Step 6: Bring Everything Together

1. Transfer the seasoned chicken and broccoli into Zone 1 with the creamy Boursin cavatappi.
2. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated in the Alfredo sauce.
3. Taste before adding salt or extra pepper. The Boursin, Parmesan, rotisserie chicken, bouillon, and bone broth already bring plenty of saltiness.
4. Finish with additional freshly grated Parmesan on top.

Serve warm and enjoy!