Description
Creamy Velveeta Chicken Rigatoni with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a comforting dish that combines tender rigatoni pasta, juicy chicken, and a rich, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni pasta: 12 oz (about 340 g)
- Cooked chicken: 2 cups, shredded or diced
- Velveeta cheese: 8 oz (about 225 g), cubed
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Chicken broth: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Black pepper: to taste
- Fresh parsley: ¼ cup, chopped
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- If using raw chicken, sauté it in olive oil until fully cooked, then shred or dice it.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat and add cubed Velveeta cheese, stirring until melted. Then add shredded mozzarella cheese and mix until smooth.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni and shredded chicken with the sauce, tossing to coat. Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the pasta; it should be al dente.
- Use fresh ingredients for better flavor.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Experiment with different cheeses for a unique flavor.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Velveeta Chicken Rigatoni, Garlic Mozzarella Sauce, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe