Creamy Velveeta Chicken Rigatoni
Creamy Velveeta Chicken Rigatoni is a delectable dish that brings warmth and comfort to your dining table. This one-pot meal features tender chicken and rigatoni pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with Velveeta, cream cheese, and Parmesan. The delightful blend of flavors makes it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying dish that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Perfectly garnished with fresh parsley, this creamy delight is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Enjoy a comforting bowl of creamy goodness tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic
- Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in boiling salted water until al dente (10-12 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook until golden-brown (6-8 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream and milk; stir until warm. Incorporate cream cheese and whisk until smooth.
- Mix in Parmesan, mozzarella, and Velveeta until melted. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked rigatoni with the sauce and return seared chicken to the skillet or serve on plates.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg