Description
Creamy Velveeta Chicken Rotini Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Cheese Sauce is the ultimate comfort food pasta recipe. Loaded with tender chicken, smooth Velveeta, stretchy mozzarella, and a garlicky cheese sauce, this easy weeknight dinner is rich, cozy, and family-friendly. Perfect for meal prep and sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
2 cups rotini pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast or thighs
1 1/2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain just before al dente and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour in milk and warm slightly. Add Velveeta cubes and stir until melted into a smooth sauce.
4. Stir in shredded mozzarella until fully melted and blended.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Optional: add red pepper flakes or paprika for extra depth.
6. Add cooked chicken to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
7. Mix in the cooked rotini and simmer for a few minutes to let flavors combine.
8. Serve hot, optionally topped with extra cheese or parsley.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Add steamed broccoli or spinach for a veggie boost.
Reheat with a splash of milk to keep it creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg