Description

Get ready to fall in love with this creamy, dreamy Cheesy Velveeta Chicken Twisted Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce — a comfort food hero that combines juicy chicken, tender rotini pasta, and a rich cheese sauce made with Velveeta and mozzarella. This dish is the ultimate solution when you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a quick weeknight meal, or something bold and satisfying for the whole family. With hints of garlic, Italian seasoning, and a luscious texture, this is one of those food ideas you’ll want to make again and again. Whether it’s a hearty lunch, a cozy dinner, or a family-favorite cheesy recipe, this meal checks every box.

Ingredients

12 oz rotini pasta

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp Italian seasoning

2 tbsp butter

3 cloves garlic minced

1 cup heavy cream

8 oz Velveeta cheese cubed

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Set pasta aside.

2. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5. Pour in heavy cream and stir gently to warm it. Do not let it boil.

6. Reduce heat to low and add Velveeta cubes. Stir constantly until melted and smooth.

7. Add shredded mozzarella and stir until completely melted and stretchy.

8. Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat well. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.

9. Plate the pasta and top with the cooked chicken or mix it all together. Garnish with chopped parsley.

10. Serve immediately while hot and cheesy!

Notes

Use room temperature cream to prevent curdling when making the sauce.

Add cheese slowly and stir continuously for a smooth, lump-free sauce.

Don’t skip the pasta water — it’s perfect for adjusting the sauce texture without diluting the flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 620
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 940mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 125mg

Keywords: cheesy pasta, chicken pasta, easy dinner, Velveeta recipe, creamy pasta, garlic sauce, comfort food