Cheesy Velveeta Chicken Twisted Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce

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Cheesy Velveeta Chicken Twisted Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce 🧀🍗

This ultra-creamy, cheesy pasta dish combines tender chicken, rich Velveeta, and a gooey mozzarella-garlic sauce for the ultimate comfort food experience! Twisted pasta (like fusilli or rotini) holds every drop of cheesy goodness.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Pasta & Chicken:

12 oz twisted pasta (rotini, fusilli, or cavatappi)
1 lb boneless chicken breasts, diced

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika

Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Cheesy Sauce:

½ lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella

½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk for a lighter option)
¼ cup grated Parmesan
3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp butter
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

For Garnish (Optional):

Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra shredded mozzarella

Instructions

Cook the pasta: Boil in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.

Season & cook chicken:
- Toss diced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through (~6-8 mins). Remove and set aside.

Make the cheese sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (~30 secs).
- Reduce heat to low, add Velveeta, mozzarella, cream, Parmesan, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir until melted and smooth.
- If too thick, add reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time.
Combine everything:
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce. Toss until fully coated.

Broil (optional): Transfer to a baking dish, top with extra mozzarella, and broil 2-3 mins until bubbly and golden.
Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra red pepper flakes if desired.

🔥 Pro Tips

✔ Extra creamy? Stir in 2 oz cream cheese with the Velveeta.
✔ Add veggies: Toss in steamed broccoli or sautéed mushrooms.
✔ Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken and skip cooking raw chicken.

Serving Ideas

Pair with a crisp Caesar salad or garlic bread.
Great for meal prep—reheats well with a splash of milk.

Why You’ll Love It:
✅ Melty, velvety cheese sauce that clings to every twist of pasta.
✅ Quick & filling—ready in 35 mins!
✅ Kid-approved (and picky-eater-friendly).

Warning: Highly addictive—you might want seconds! 😋

Thoughts? Would you add bacon or jalapeños for extra flavor? Let me know! 👇