Description
Creamy Velveeta Chicken Fettuccine is the ultimate comfort dish—rich cheese sauce infused with garlic, poured over silky fettuccine and topped with golden seared chicken. It’s a cozy, satisfying dinner your whole family will love.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup reserved pasta water (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
3. In a separate large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
4. Reduce skillet heat to medium. Melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Velveeta cubes and stir until melted and smooth. Thin sauce with pasta water if needed.
6. Toss cooked fettuccine into the sauce. Slice the chicken and add on top.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly minced garlic for a stronger, richer flavor in the sauce.
If sauce thickens while sitting, a splash of milk or pasta water brings it back to life.
For a smoky depth, paprika makes a big difference—especially if it’s smoked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic cheese, velveeta fettuccine