Description
Craving an easy dinner that tastes like a warm hug? This Creamy Velveeta Chicken Penne is everything: juicy pan-seared chicken, tender penne pasta, and a rich, garlicky butter parmesan sauce that’s made even dreamier with melty Velveeta cheese. It’s a go-to meal for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or when you need comfort food fast. This dish is pure comfort, easy to make, and full of flavor—perfect for anyone searching for food ideas, dinner ideas, or a quick and creamy pasta fix.
Ingredients
8 oz penne pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup Velveeta cheese cubed
1⁄4 cup milk
1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Set aside to rest.
3. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add Velveeta cheese and milk. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
5. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until sauce thickens.
6. Toss in the cooked pasta until evenly coated with the sauce.
7. Slice the chicken and serve over the creamy pasta.
8. Garnish with more parmesan or herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
You can sub Velveeta with cheddar or Colby for a different cheesy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, Velveeta pasta, garlic butter sauce