Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Twisted Cheddar Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that combines tender chicken and twisted pasta in a rich, cheesy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare yet delivers on flavor. Searing chicken in a garlic butter sauce creates a savory base that complements the creamy cheese blend enveloping the pasta. This dish not only satisfies hunger but also pleases the palate with its delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning and spices until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and melt butter. Add minced garlic, then stir in heavy cream and whole milk, bringing to a simmer.
- Add Velveeta cubes, stirring until melted, then mix in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan until thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well-coated. Serve with seared chicken on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg