Garlic Chicken Twisted Pasta in Spicy Velveeta Cheese
A fiery, cheesy comfort dish loaded with garlic chicken, twisted pasta, and spicy Velveeta cheese sauce—perfect for bold weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Twisted Pasta (Rotini or Fusilli): 12 ounces
- Chicken Breasts: 2 boneless, skinless
- Garlic: 5 cloves, minced
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Velveeta Cheese: 2 cups, cubed
- Heavy Cream: ¾ cup
- Chicken Broth: ½ cup
- Hot Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Fresh Parsley: Optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Boil water for pasta and heat skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Sauté garlic in butter and oil. Add chicken, season with spices, and cook until golden. Set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the same skillet, combine broth and cream. Whisk in Velveeta until smooth. Add hot sauce.
- Assemble the Dish: Cook pasta al dente, reserve some water, then drain. Add pasta and chicken to sauce.
- Cook to Perfection: Stir and heat on low. Add reserved water if needed for consistency.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with parsley and adjust spice as desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot, straight from skillet for best experience.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked pasta for best sauce absorption.
- Adjust hot sauce based on your spice preference.
- Velveeta ensures a silky smooth cheese sauce every time.
- Reserve pasta water to help perfect the sauce texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: spicy velveeta pasta, garlic chicken pasta, cheesy pasta dish, weeknight pasta, creamy pasta dinner