Creamy Velveeta Rotini with Seared Garlic Chicken
Indulge in Creamy Velveeta Rotini with Seared Garlic Chicken, a delightful pasta dish that combines cheesy goodness with tender chicken. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. The creamy Velveeta cheese sauce clings beautifully to the rotini pasta, while flavorful Cajun seasoning and garlic elevate the dish into a deliciously comforting meal. Customize it by adding your favorite veggies for an extra nutritional boost. Enjoy this heartwarming dish that will please even the pickiest eaters!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 32 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and spices. Sear until golden brown (6-8 minutes), then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and rotini pasta with chicken broth. Boil and simmer until pasta is al dente (12-15 minutes).
- Reduce heat and stir in cubed Velveeta cheese and heavy cream until melted and smooth.
- Return seared chicken to skillet, mix well, add cheddar cheese, and season with salt to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg