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Chicken Creamy Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce

Chicken Creamy Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce

Craving a cozy, cheesy dinner that wins over everyone at the table? This Chicken Creamy Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce brings tender seared chicken, farfalle that catches every drop of sauce, and a double-cheese garlic cream that’s silky and irresistible. Perfect for an easy dinner, weeknight comfort, or when you need reliable crowd-pleasing food ideas, this easy recipe delivers quick dinner vibes, family-friendly flavor, and leftover-worthy richness—all in about 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 760 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1.5 cups shredded low‑moisture mozzarella
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water, as needed use as needed to loosen sauce
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt (plus more for pasta water)
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook bowtie pasta until al dente; reserve 0.5 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with part of the salt and pepper; sear 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add butter; when melted, sauté garlic 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in heavy cream; when gently simmering, whisk in Velveeta until fully melted and smooth.
  • Add mozzarella and whisk until glossy and stretchy. Season with remaining salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  • Toss in cooked pasta and chicken, loosening with splashes of reserved pasta water until sauce coats evenly.
  • Finish with parsley and serve hot. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Add pasta water gradually for perfect silkiness. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk to keep the sauce from separating.

Nutrition

Calories: 760kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 44gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 450mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken pasta, creamy pasta, easy dinner, family meal, quick dinner, Velveeta pasta
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