Description
This Chicken Creamy Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce is a creamy, indulgent pasta dish that brings together juicy pan-seared chicken, perfectly cooked bowtie pasta, and a luscious cheese sauce infused with garlic. Ideal for weeknight dinners, this family-favorite recipe delivers comfort and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
3 cups bowtie pasta (uncooked)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cut into bite-sized chunks.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the bowtie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
4. In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
5. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
6. Add Velveeta cheese cubes and stir until melted.
7. Mix in shredded mozzarella until smooth and creamy.
8. Toss in the cooked pasta and add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
9. Return the chicken to the pan and combine well.
10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and extra black pepper if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better than pre-shredded for a smoother sauce.
Don’t overcook the pasta—al dente texture holds up best in the sauce.
Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of cream or milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Velveeta pasta, chicken pasta, garlic mozzarella pasta