Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Twisted Cheddar Pasta
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Twisted Cheddar Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken and cheesy twisted pasta in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, this recipe balances creamy richness with savory garlic notes, ensuring every bite is delicious. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite vegetables or cheese, this dish caters to all ages, making it a go-to for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear seasoned chicken until golden-brown and cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Stir in heavy cream and whole milk; simmer gently.
- Add Velveeta cubes to the sauce until melted and smooth. Incorporate cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until thickened.
- Mix cooked pasta into the sauce, using reserved water as needed for consistency.
- Serve topped with seared chicken and chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg