Description
Indulge in a delicious and creamy dish with this Cheesy Garlic Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Velveeta Cream Sauce. This recipe combines tender chicken, flavorful Cajun spices, and a luxuriously creamy sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can serve up this comforting meal that will satisfy both kids and adults alike. The harmonious blend of cheeses creates a rich flavor profile that will keep everyone coming back for more. Whether you pair it with crusty bread or a light salad, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; reserve pasta water.
- Season chicken with Cajun spices; sear in olive oil until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour to make a roux, then add milk gradually while stirring until thickened.
- Stir in Velveeta and cream cheese until melted; add mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Combine cooked tortellini and chicken into the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg