Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Velveeta Garlic Cheese Sauce is the ultimate comfort meal—spiced Cajun chicken nestled over cheese tortellini and coated in a velvety garlic Velveeta cream sauce. It’s flavorful, creamy, and satisfying with every bite. Perfect for weeknights or when you’re craving something bold and cheesy.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
12 ounces cheese tortellini
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and coat with Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
3. Boil tortellini in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Add cubed Velveeta and stir until fully melted and smooth.
7. Add tortellini to the cheese sauce and toss to coat.
8. Slice the chicken and place over the creamy tortellini.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness, but breasts work just fine.
Add a splash of cream when reheating to keep the sauce smooth.
Toss in some sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra texture and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: creamy cajun chicken pasta, velveeta garlic tortellini