Description
Treat yourself to the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Velveeta Chicken Fettuccine with Garlic Cheese Sauce. It’s the perfect combination of juicy seasoned chicken, tender fettuccine noodles, and a luxuriously smooth garlic cheese sauce made with Velveeta. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, easy recipe for weeknights, or indulgent food idea that’ll satisfy the whole family, this creamy pasta dish checks every box. One pan, loads of flavor, and done in under an hour—it’s the kind of dinner idea you’ll make on repeat.
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)
12 oz fettuccine pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups whole milk or half & half
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped parsley
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. While the pasta cooks, season chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and herbs.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and rest.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Pour in the milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Add Velveeta cubes and stir constantly until fully melted. Stir in grated Parmesan until the sauce thickens.
7. Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
8. Top with the cooked chicken, garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Notes
Always melt Velveeta over low heat to keep the sauce silky and smooth.
Resting the chicken before slicing keeps the meat juicy and flavorful.
Add a splash of reserved pasta water if your sauce gets too thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. ¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, chicken fettuccine, Velveeta recipe, garlic cheese pasta, easy dinner, comfort food