Creamy Velveeta Chicken Rigatoni
Indulge in the creamy goodness of our Creamy Velveeta Chicken Rigatoni Recipe, a dish that combines tender chicken with rich cheese and perfectly cooked rigatoni pasta. With its zesty Cajun seasoning and velvety sauce, this meal is a favorite for family dinners or casual gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can bring this comforting dish to your table, delighting even the pickiest eaters. Plus, it’s a one-pot wonder, minimizing cleanup while maximizing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and sear until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and milk; whisk until smooth.
- Add cream cheese and cheeses to the sauce, mixing until melted. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Toss rigatoni into the sauce to coat evenly and return seared chicken to the skillet.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 150mg