Description
Creamy Velveeta Rotini with Seared Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that brings together the comforting flavors of creamy cheese and tender chicken. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, as it can be prepared in just 30 minutes. The rich, velvety sauce clings to rotini pasta, while the seared garlic chicken adds a savory depth to each bite. With minimal cleanup required thanks to a one-pan cooking method, this dish is not only delicious but also convenient. It’s sure to become a favorite for both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (32 ounce) block Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and black pepper. Sear until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add rotini pasta with chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente (12-15 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in cubed Velveeta cheese and heavy cream until fully melted and creamy.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet; mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 852mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 108mg