Description

Creamy Velveeta Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce is a rich, cheesy pasta recipe made with tender chicken, creamy Velveeta cheese, and garlic-infused sauce. This easy chicken pasta dinner is perfect for weeknights and packed with comforting flavor.

Ingredients

12 oz rotini pasta

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.

2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Slice into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.

4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Velveeta and stir until completely melted and smooth.

5. Stir in mozzarella cheese until sauce becomes creamy and stretchy.

6. Add cooked rotini to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

7. Return chicken to the pan, mix to combine, and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk.

For added texture, top with toasted breadcrumbs before serving.

You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 540
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 110mg