Description
Creamy Velveeta Chicken Fettuccine is a comforting dinner packed with juicy seasoned chicken, rich garlic cheese sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s the ultimate weeknight indulgence—easy, hearty, and soul-warming with every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon oil (for searing)
12 oz fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken in oil for 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside and cover with foil.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt butter, then sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add Velveeta cubes and shredded cheddar, stirring until melted and smooth.
6. Add the cooked fettuccine and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
7. Slice the cooked chicken and serve over the pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley and additional paprika if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the sauce while melting the Velveeta.
Don’t skip the reserved pasta water—it helps loosen the sauce and makes it cling perfectly to the noodles.
Want a kick? Add red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce to the garlic butter step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: velveeta pasta, creamy chicken fettuccine, garlic cheese sauce