Creamy Velveeta Chicken Fettuccine with Garlic Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Velveeta Chicken Fettuccine with Garlic Cheese Sauce, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, al dente fettuccine, and a velvety garlic cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this delightful recipe will tantalize your taste buds and bring warmth to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat stovetop over medium heat. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot for fettuccine.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- Cook fettuccine in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir continuously. Add cubed Velveeta and grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet along with cooked fettuccine. Toss gently to coat each piece in sauce. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg