Description
A creamy, cheesy, and savory chicken pasta dish made with tender bowtie noodles, melted Velveeta, mozzarella, garlic, and herbs. This comforting recipe is a weeknight favorite that comes together with simple ingredients but offers a bold, rich flavor that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cubed
12 oz bowtie pasta
1 ½ cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and optional Italian herbs. Sear in a hot skillet with butter until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
2. Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve ¼ cup pasta water.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and stir.
4. Gradually add Velveeta cheese, stirring until fully melted. Mix in mozzarella until the sauce is smooth.
5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Use reserved pasta water if needed to thin it.
6. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir gently. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Always use low heat when adding cheese to prevent clumping.
Fresh mozzarella melts creamier than bagged shredded versions.
Let the cooked chicken rest a few minutes before mixing it into the sauce to lock in juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, velveeta, mozzarella garlic sauce