Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz twisted pasta (like gemelli or fusilli)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Toss chicken with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Sauté the seasoned chicken in a skillet until fully cooked.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic; whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add milk while whisking; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cheeses until melted; season to taste.
- Combine cooked pasta and chicken with the sauce; adjust consistency as needed using reserved pasta water.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg