Description
Creamy Velveeta Chicken Linguine with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce is the ultimate comfort food pasta recipe, featuring tender chicken, garlic cream sauce, and cheesy goodness perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
12 ounces linguine
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
to taste salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Add cubed Velveeta and stir until melted. Add shredded mozzarella and stir until smooth.
6. Return chicken to skillet, then add drained linguine. Toss to coat evenly and heat through.
7. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of cream to maintain creaminess.
You can substitute shrimp or mushrooms for the chicken for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg