Description
This Chicken Creamy Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce is a rich and cheesy comfort food recipe made with tender chicken, creamy Velveeta, and garlic-infused mozzarella sauce. Perfect for family dinners, it’s an easy chicken pasta recipe you’ll crave weekly.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add cubed Velveeta cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
4. Add shredded mozzarella cheese and cooked chicken to the sauce. Stir until mozzarella melts and chicken is warmed through.
5. Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley if using. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut.
Add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
Reheat gently with a splash of cream to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 612
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg