Description
Creamy chicken rotini with velveeta and rotel brings comfort straight from Southern kitchens to dinner tables. Cheesy pasta lovers will savor this quick one-pot meal that delivers rich flavors and satisfying textures you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken
- 1 box rotini noodles
- 16 ounces (454 grams) Velveeta
Canned Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can of milk (using the soup can as measurement)
Instructions
- Sear chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and completely cooked through, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Create cheese sauce by combining Velveeta, cream of chicken soup, milk, and Rotel in a separate saucepan, heating on medium temperature and stirring consistently until smooth and fully melted, about 5-7 minutes.
- Simultaneously, boil rotini pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente, typically 8-9 minutes, then thoroughly drain.
- Integrate cooked chicken and drained pasta into the creamy cheese mixture, gently folding ingredients to ensure even coating and distribution of sauce.
- Transfer the creamy chicken rotini to serving dishes, ensuring each portion receives an equal amount of chicken, pasta, and rich cheese sauce.
Notes
- Chicken Selection Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for consistent texture and easier preparation.
- Cheese Melting Technique Cube the Velveeta before melting to ensure smooth, even consistency and prevent burning.
- Spice Customization Add a dash of cayenne or chili powder to boost heat levels if you prefer a zingier flavor profile.
- Dietary Modifications Substitute regular Velveeta with low-fat cheese and use gluten-free rotini for a lighter, celiac-friendly version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg