Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini with Velveeta Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with tender chicken and perfectly cooked rotini. This quick and easy dish is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, taking under 30 minutes to prepare. The rich flavors of garlic butter meld beautifully with a velvety Alfredo sauce made from Velveeta cheese, ensuring every bite is indulgent yet satisfying. Perfectly tailored for all tastes, you can customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spices to fit your family’s preferences. Serve this delightful pasta dish hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh or dried parsley
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter; sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic in remaining butter, then add cream and broth to simmer.
- Stir in Velveeta until melted, then add mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Combine pasta and chicken into the sauce; serve hot garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 330g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg