Description
This Creamy Velveeta Chicken Fettuccine with Garlic Cheese Sauce recipe is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, fettuccine, and a rich cheese sauce made with Velveeta and garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or indulgent gatherings, this cheesy pasta dish is creamy, easy to make, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
1 pound fettuccine pasta
2 large chicken breasts (or thighs)
2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest, then slice into strips.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
4. Stir in cubed Velveeta and continue stirring until smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
5. Add the sliced chicken and cooked fettuccine into the skillet. Toss gently to coat evenly in the sauce. Simmer for a minute to blend flavors.
6. Serve hot with chopped parsley sprinkled on top. Enjoy!
Notes
Add steamed broccoli or spinach for a veggie boost.
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep option.
A splash of pasta water can help thin the sauce if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg