Description
Craving a rich, cheesy comfort food dinner that comes together fast? This Creamy Velveeta Chicken Rotini Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Cheese Sauce is the perfect answer. Seared, seasoned chicken cubes pair with tender rotini pasta smothered in a luscious garlic cheese sauce made with Velveeta and mozzarella. It’s the ultimate easy dinner idea, loaded with bold flavors and creamy goodness. Whether you’re planning a quick weeknight dinner, searching for family-friendly food ideas, or just looking to upgrade your pasta game, this easy recipe delivers every time.
Ingredients
340g rotini pasta
450g boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
200g Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Season cubed chicken with olive oil, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Sear chicken in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
5. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
6. Stir in Velveeta cheese until melted, then add mozzarella and mix until smooth.
7. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat.
8. Fold in seared chicken or arrange it on top.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
To keep the sauce smooth when reheating, add a splash of milk or cream.
For extra flavor, top with crushed red pepper or additional shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, chicken pasta, cheese sauce, comfort food