Creamy Velveeta Rotini with Seared Garlic Chicken
Creamy Velveeta Rotini with Seared Garlic Chicken is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken and creamy, cheesy rotini for an unforgettable family meal. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 32 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken pieces, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and black pepper; sear until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and rotini pasta with chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Lower the heat and stir in cubed Velveeta cheese and heavy cream until melted and smooth.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve immediately garnished with chopped chives if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg