Description
This Cheesy Velveeta Chicken Twisted Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Packed with creamy Velveeta, gooey mozzarella, and garlic-infused sauce wrapped around tender chicken and spiral pasta, it’s a quick and hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights. Great for families and cheese lovers alike.
Ingredients
340g twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
450g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
200g Velveeta cheese, cubed
150g mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup heavy cream
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sautée the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Reduce the heat and stir in Velveeta and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
6. Add the cooked pasta and chicken into the sauce. Stir to coat evenly.
7. Serve hot with extra mozzarella or chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Use pasta with grooves like rotini or fusilli for best sauce coverage.
Add a splash of cream or milk when reheating leftovers to maintain creaminess.
You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or mushrooms for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg