Creamy Velveeta Rotini with Seared Garlic Chicken
Enjoy creamy Velveeta Rotini with seared garlic chicken – a delicious comfort food that’s quick and easy to prepare! Give it a try today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (32 ounce) block Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces along with minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and black pepper. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add rotini pasta and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is cooked al dente and most of the broth has been absorbed.
- Reduce heat to low. Add cubed Velveeta cheese and heavy cream to the pasta. Stir constantly until cheese is completely melted and sauce is smooth.
- Return seared garlic chicken to the skillet. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg