Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Rotini with Parmesan Velveeta Sauce is a delightful comfort food dish that brings together tender chicken and perfectly cooked rotini pasta in a velvety, cheesy sauce. Ideal for family dinners or cozy nights, this dish features a rich combination of garlic and Cajun seasoning, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. The creaminess of Velveeta cheese combined with mozzarella and Parmesan creates an irresistible texture that everyone will love. Pair it with a fresh salad or warm garlic bread to complete your meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted boiling water until al dente (about 9-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning and garlic powder, then cook until golden brown (7-9 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt more butter and sauté minced garlic briefly. Stir in heavy cream and milk; bring to a simmer.
- Add Velveeta cheese until melted. Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan until the sauce thickens.
- Combine the cooked rotini with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg