09/26/2025
š§šš§ Creamy Velveeta Chicken Penne in Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Penne & Sauce:
12 oz penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
6 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional for extra gooeyness)
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
½ cup reserved pasta water (if needed for consistency)
Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley
Extra Parmesan
Cracked black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Penne
Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5ā6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Velveeta Sauce
In the same skillet, melt butter and sautƩ garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
Add Velveeta cubes, whisking until smooth.
Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until creamy.
Season with red pepper flakes if desired.
Step 4: Combine Pasta & Chicken
Add cooked penne to the sauce, tossing to coat.
Return chicken to the skillet and fold gently into the creamy sauce.
Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if necessary.
Step 5: Serve & Garnish
Plate creamy Velveeta chicken penne and sprinkle with parsley, extra Parmesan, and freshly cracked black pepper.
š Prep Time: 15 minutes
š„ Cook Time: 25 minutes
š½ Servings: 4
ā” Calories per Serving: ~900 kcal