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Creamy Velveeta Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Cajun Parmesan Sauce


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  • Author: Chef Lalya

Description

A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken and farfalle pasta, all coated in a decadently creamy, spicy, and cheesy Cajun Velveeta sauce.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 12 oz farfalle (bowtie) pasta
  • 1 (16 oz) block Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed Velveeta and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Add the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices back into the skillet.
  6. Add the drained bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.