Description
Indulge in the comfort of Creamy Garlic Chicken Rotini with Parmesan Velveeta Sauce, a dish that brings together tender chicken and rotini pasta enveloped in a luxurious, cheesy sauce. This delightful meal is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With a blend of Cajun seasoning and garlic, it offers a robust flavor that appeals to both kids and adults. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is versatile enough to be customized with your favorite vegetables or spices. Serve it alongside fresh bread or a crisp salad for a well-rounded dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente (about 9-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil and melt butter. Add chicken seasoned with Cajun spice and cook until golden-brown (7-9 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and melt more butter. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute; add heavy cream and milk, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Velveeta until melted smoothly, then mix in mozzarella and Parmesan until the sauce thickens.
- Toss cooked rotini into the creamy sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for desired texture.
- Serve topped with sautéed chicken and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 875
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 175mg