Cheesy Cajun Chicken Pasta in Velveeta Cream Sauce
Ingredients
For the Cajun Chicken:
1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Pasta & Velveeta Cream Sauce:
12 oz pasta (rotini, fusilli, or penne)
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
6 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
½ cup reserved pasta water (if needed for sauce consistency)
Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley
Extra Parmesan
Sprinkle of Cajun seasoning
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Cajun Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken strips 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Velveeta Cream Sauce
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
Add Velveeta cubes and Parmesan, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
Add red pepper flakes for spice if desired.
Step 4: Combine Pasta & Chicken
Add cooked pasta into the Velveeta cream sauce, tossing to coat.
Return chicken to the skillet and fold gently. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Step 5: Serve & Garnish
Plate pasta and chicken, drizzle with extra sauce if desired, and garnish with parsley, Parmesan, and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning.
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4