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Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Velveeta Garlic Cheese Sauce

Indulgent Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Velveeta Sauce

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Velveeta Garlic Cheese Sauce is a quick, delicious weeknight meal that offers a comforting blend of flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust based on spice tolerance
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Tortellini
  • 12 ounces cheese tortellini cheese-filled works best
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 pound Velveeta cheese block cheese is best
  • 1 cup milk half-and-half can be used
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with vegetable oil
Optional Add-ons
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced, for nutrition and color
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes for acidity and freshness

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Main Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain while reserving a little pasta water.
  4. In the same skillet, lower the heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Add milk and Velveeta cubes, stirring until the cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
  6. Return the chicken and cooked tortellini to the skillet, mixing until well-coated.
  7. Simmer for about 1 minute, then serve hot with garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes for extra spice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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