Description
Looking for a comforting and easy dinner idea that’ll wow your taste buds? This Creamy Velveeta Chicken Penne in Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce is a rich and indulgent meal, packed with tender chicken, cheesy pasta, and a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce. It’s the perfect solution for quick dinner nights, hearty food cravings, or cozy meals with loved ones. Whether you’re after easy recipes, family meal ideas, or a satisfying pasta dinner — this one is a must-try!
Ingredients
400g penne pasta
500g boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
200g Velveeta cheese, cubed
60g Parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken in butter or oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a light simmer.
6. Add Velveeta cubes and stir until melted and smooth.
7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens slightly.
8. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
9. Return chicken to the pan and combine everything.
10. Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melt and flavor.
Add a splash of cream when reheating leftovers to restore creaminess.
Adjust seasoning and garlic levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx.)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg