Description
Creamy Velveeta Chicken Penne in Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce is the ultimate comfort food recipe. This cheesy chicken pasta blends tender penne with garlic butter, parmesan, and smooth Velveeta cheese for a creamy, rich, and flavorful weeknight dinner. Quick, easy, and irresistible!
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
12 oz penne pasta
8 oz Velveeta cheese
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden on both sides and fully cooked. Remove and let rest before slicing.
2. Cook penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until just fragrant but not browned.
4. Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then stir in Velveeta cubes until melted and smooth.
5. Add grated parmesan cheese and the sliced chicken. Stir to combine and simmer briefly.
6. Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Let sit for a few minutes off the heat before serving.
Notes
Use al dente pasta to prevent it from becoming mushy in the sauce.
Slice chicken after resting to keep it juicy and tender.
Stir the Velveeta constantly as it melts for a silky smooth sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg