Introduction

This indulgent pasta dish combines tender garlic chicken with creamy, spicy Velveeta cheese sauce over twisted pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing friends, it’s rich, flavorful, and packed with just the right amount of heat.

Ingredients

For the Garlic Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)

Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Spicy Velveeta Cheese Pasta:

12 oz twisted pasta (cavatappi or rotini)

1½ cups milk

8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

½ tsp garlic powder

Reserved pasta water, as needed

Optional Garnish:

Fresh parsley, chopped

Extra cheddar or Parmesan

Crushed red pepper flakes

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