Description

This Easy Creamy Velveeta Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is the ultimate comfort meal—rich, cheesy, and totally satisfying. Juicy chunks of seasoned chicken pair perfectly with tender bowtie pasta, all smothered in a silky garlic mozzarella sauce that comes together in under 40 minutes. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, a hearty family meal, or an easy recipe to impress, this dish delivers every time. It’s also a great fit for easy weeknight dinners, kid-friendly meals, or even leftover lunch ideas. Creamy, flavorful, and foolproof—this one’s going straight to your favorites.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

2. In a large skillet, sear chicken over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

3. Meanwhile, boil bowtie pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Pour in heavy cream and add cubed Velveeta. Stir until melted and smooth.

6. Add mozzarella cheese and stir until fully incorporated into a creamy sauce.

7. Add cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring to coat well. Use a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen.

8. Return chicken to the pan and mix or serve over the cheesy pasta.

9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor boost.

Save some pasta water—it helps adjust the sauce consistency.

Don’t overcook the chicken; golden outside and juicy inside is the goal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
Calories: 620
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 940mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: creamy pasta, chicken dinner, velveeta pasta, easy dinner recipe, garlic mozzarella sauce