Description
Craving a comforting, easy dinner that feels indulgent but comes together fast? This *Easy Creamy Velveeta Chicken Tortellini with Mozzarella Garlic Sauce* is your new favorite one-pot meal. It’s loaded with juicy chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a dreamy sauce made from Velveeta, mozzarella, and garlic—all in under 40 minutes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, cozy food ideas, or when you’re after a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, a cheesy comfort food classic, or something satisfying that doesn’t require a mountain of dishes, this easy recipe checks every box.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
10 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup heavy cream
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and a drizzle of olive oil.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
3. In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let it simmer gently.
5. Add cubed Velveeta and stir continuously until melted and smooth.
6. Stir in shredded mozzarella and let the sauce thicken while stirring constantly.
7. Add fresh tortellini directly into the sauce and let it cook covered for 5–6 minutes, or if using frozen, boil separately and then add to the sauce.
8. Slice the cooked chicken into thick strips and add to the skillet, mixing gently into the sauce.
9. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
Freshly shredded mozzarella melts more evenly and avoids clumps.
If your sauce thickens too much, add a splash of milk or broth to loosen it.
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: easy dinner, one pot meal, cheesy tortellini, comfort food, quick dinner, food ideas, chicken pasta