Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting flavors of Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Velveeta Rotini Alfredo. This delightful dish combines tender, seasoned chicken with a rich, cheesy sauce that clings to the perfectly cooked rotini pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners. With its kid-friendly appeal and the ability to customize with your favorite vegetables, this meal is sure to become a household favorite. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken pieces seasoned with Cajun spices until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in melted butter, then add heavy cream and milk. Stir in Velveeta until melted.
- Mix in Parmesan and mozzarella; simmer until thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked rotini in the sauce until well coated. Serve topped with chicken and garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1¼ cups)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg