Description
If you’re craving the ultimate cheesy pasta experience, this Creamy Velveeta Chicken Linguine with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce is exactly what you need. It’s a perfect fusion of melty Velveeta, juicy chicken, fragrant garlic, and gooey mozzarella—all wrapped around perfectly cooked linguine. This dish brings big flavor with minimal effort, making it a fantastic choice for a quick dinner, weeknight comfort food, or even your go-to for impressive dinner ideas. The sauce is so creamy and smooth it clings to every strand of pasta, while the chicken adds hearty protein. Whether you’re browsing for easy recipes, food ideas, or something indulgent but approachable—this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
12 oz linguine
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup whole milk
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove from pan and let rest before slicing.
4. Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add the milk to the skillet and stir gently. Gradually add cubed Velveeta, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
6. Season the sauce with remaining Italian seasoning, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
7. Return the cooked linguine and sliced chicken to the skillet. Toss gently to coat in the cheese sauce.
8. Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish. Top with shredded mozzarella.
9. Broil for 2–3 minutes until the top is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For the best texture, shred mozzarella from a block instead of using pre-shredded.
Warm the milk slightly before adding to prevent curdling and help the sauce come together smoothly.
If reheating leftovers, add a splash of milk or broth to restore the creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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