Description
Creamy Velveeta Chicken Spaghetti with Mozzarella Garlic Cheese Sauce is a rich, cheesy, and garlicky pasta dish featuring pan-seared chicken, buttery spaghetti, and a luscious blend of Velveeta and mozzarella cheese. This easy weeknight dinner recipe is family-friendly and full of comfort-food flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast
8 oz spaghetti
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a large skillet, cook over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Set aside and slice.
2. In a large pot, boil spaghetti until al dente. Drain and reserve.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add Velveeta cubes and stir until melted. Whisk in mozzarella until smooth.
4. Add drained spaghetti to the cheese sauce and toss to coat.
5. Plate spaghetti, top with sliced chicken, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after cooking before slicing to retain juices.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to maintain sauce creaminess.
Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor in the cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg