Cheesy Velveeta Chicken Twisted Pasta
A comforting pasta dish with creamy Velveeta cheese, chicken, and mozzarella, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Pasta and Chicken
- 8 ounces Rotini Pasta (Substitute with penne or fusilli if needed.)
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Can use thighs or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Essential for searing chicken.)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (Adds a smoky hint to the chicken.)
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter (For sautéing garlic.)
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic (Fresh garlic preferred.)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Use room temperature.)
- 8 ounces Velveeta Cheese (Can swap for American cheese.)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Use Monterey Jack or provolone for variation.)
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley (For garnish.)
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Chicken
- While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Sautéing the Garlic
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Making the Cheese Sauce
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add the Velveeta cheese and mozzarella cheese, mixing until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
Combining Everything
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet. Stir well to coat everything in the cheesy sauce.
Garnishing and Serving
- Once combined, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for garnish. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is best served hot. Pair with a simple green salad or garlic bread. For added flavor, you can add sliced olives or cherry tomatoes on top before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.