Description
This creamy Cajun chicken tortellini in Velveeta garlic cheese sauce combines bold Cajun spices, tender tortellini, and a silky smooth cheese sauce for a comforting and flavorful weeknight dinner. Perfect for quick meals and pasta lovers craving spice.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Tortellini and Sauce:
- 10 ounces cheese tortellini
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts, season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Cook Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package instructions; reserve pasta water.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Sauté garlic, add milk and Velveeta to skillet. Stir until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, add tortellini. Simmer briefly to blend flavors. Serve hot, garnished as desired.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for best flavor.
- Avoid boiling the cheese sauce to prevent separation.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
