Description
If you’re craving something rich, cheesy, and comforting, this Creamy Velveeta Chicken Linguine with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce is your answer. Tender seasoned chicken breasts are seared to perfection, served over linguine smothered in a smooth, garlicky cheese sauce made with Velveeta and mozzarella. This easy dinner idea delivers bold flavor, irresistible creaminess, and is perfect for cozy nights, dinner parties, or when you need quick comfort food that feels gourmet. Whether you’re looking for new pasta recipes, quick meals, or indulgent food ideas, this one satisfies on all levels.
Ingredients
400g linguine pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter (divided)
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
1½ cups Velveeta cheese (cubed)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente (9–11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the rest.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.
4. In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and sauté minced garlic over medium heat for 1 minute.
5. Pour in heavy cream and stir, scraping up any brown bits from the pan. Add cubed Velveeta and stir until fully melted and smooth.
6. Slowly add shredded mozzarella, stirring constantly to avoid clumping. Keep the heat on medium to prevent curdling.
7. Add cooked linguine into the sauce and toss to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
8. Slice chicken and serve on top of or beside the pasta.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Let the cheese come to room temperature before adding to avoid clumps in your sauce.
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
Save and use pasta water to thin the sauce without sacrificing flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Velveeta recipe, chicken linguine, cheesy dinner, quick comfort food