Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Cheesy Garlic Chicken with Twisted Pasta in Velveeta Cream Sauce. This comforting dish combines tender chicken and spiral-shaped pasta enveloped in a rich garlic cheese sauce that’s both easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s a quick solution to satisfy your cravings. The addition of Cajun seasoning elevates this recipe, offering a delightful kick that everyone will love. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh herbs for a colorful finish. With minimal prep time and simple steps, this cheesy chicken pasta is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz twisted pasta (gemelli or fusilli)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Cook the twisted pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Sauté seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Whisk in flour to form a roux.
- Gradually add milk while whisking continuously; let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Lower heat and mix in Velveeta and cream cheese until melted, then add mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Combine cooked pasta and chicken with the sauce; toss to coat evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg