Description
Indulge in the creamy and cheesy delight of Velveeta Chicken Twisted Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce. This comforting dish combines tender chicken, twisted pasta, and a rich cheese sauce that will have your family clamoring for seconds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz twisted pasta
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil water in a large pot; add salt and cook twisted pasta until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown; add minced garlic towards the end.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in Velveeta cheese and heavy cream until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta into the cheese sauce along with fresh mozzarella; stir to coat well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg