Chicken Creamy Velveeta Bowtie Pasta

Chicken Creamy Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce

👉Ingredients:

🔹️1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

🔹️2 tbsp olive oil

🔹️2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

🔹️1 tsp garlic powder

🔹️½ tsp smoked paprika

🔹️1 lb (450g) bowtie (farfalle) pasta

🔹️4 tbsp butter

🔹️4 garlic cloves, minced

🔹️¼ cup all-purpose flour

🔹️3 cups milk

🔹️8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

🔹️4 oz cream cheese, softened

🔹️1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

🔹️¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

🔹️Salt and black pepper, to taste

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Season & Cook the Chicken:

In a bowl, toss the chicken cubes with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

✅️2. Cook the Pasta:

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.

✅️3. Make the Garlic Cheese Sauce:

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly add the milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

Let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Lower the heat, then add Velveeta and cream cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.

Add mozzarella and Parmesan, mixing until fully melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

✅️4. Combine Everything:

Add the cooked chicken and pasta back into the skillet. Gently toss until everything is coated with the sauce.

✅️5. Serve:

Serve hot, and garnish with chopped chives or parsley for extra color and flavor if desired.

👉 3 Tips for Success:

↪️1. Don’t Overcook the Pasta:

Cook it just until al dente so it holds its shape when mixed with the sauce.

↪️2. Adjust Sauce Thickness:

If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of warm milk to loosen it. If too thin, let it simmer a few more minutes.

↪️3. Boost Flavor:

Marinate the chicken in the seasonings for 30 minutes before cooking for deeper flavor.