Creamy Velveeta Chicken Fettuccine with Garlic Cheese Sauce
Craving the ultimate comfort food? This Creamy Velveeta Chicken Fettuccine with Garlic Cheese Sauce is rich, velvety, and packed with flavor. Smooth Velveeta cheese creates a silky sauce that clings to every strand of fettuccine, while juicy seasoned chicken adds a savory punch. Perfect for a quick dinner idea, this easy recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Whether you’re looking for weeknight dinner ideas or indulgent food ideas to impress guests, this creamy pasta is a must-try.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Large pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in Velveeta until melted, then mix in Parmesan. Thin with pasta water if needed.
- Toss fettuccine with the sauce. Adjust seasoning.
- Slice chicken and arrange over pasta. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream to keep the sauce silky.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 36gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg
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