Description
This Chicken Creamy Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce is a quick, satisfying, and family-friendly dish. Juicy chicken and bowtie pasta are coated in a rich, velvety sauce made with Velveeta and mozzarella cheese, infused with garlic and herbs. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- Salted water for boiling
- Velveeta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Garlic
- Cream
- Herbs
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Toss chicken cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried parsley.
- Cook the chicken: Sear the seasoned chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta: Boil the bowtie pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt Velveeta cheese and mozzarella cheese with cream and minced garlic. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add herbs.
- Combine: Add the cooked chicken and drained bowtie pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly.
- Serve: Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh garlic.
- Adjust herbs and seasonings to your preference.
- You can add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet and Boil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 600
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 13g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 55g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 40g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 120mg