Description
Creamy Velveeta Chicken Rigatoni with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce is a rich and comforting pasta dish packed with gooey cheese, tender chicken, and bold garlic flavor. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this creamy rigatoni recipe delivers savory indulgence in every bite. Great for leftovers, meal prep, and family-style meals!
Ingredients
1 pound rigatoni pasta
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
3. Stir in flour and whisk for 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux.
4. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until slightly thickened.
5. Add Velveeta cubes and stir until fully melted.
6. Stir in mozzarella cheese until smooth and creamy.
7. Mix in the cooked chicken until well combined.
8. Gently fold in cooked rigatoni, coating all pasta evenly.
9. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with extra mozzarella.
10. Bake at 375°F for 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
11. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a faster option.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk to refresh the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg