Cheesy Chicken Rotini Skillet (Print Version)
A quick, creamy skillet meal with chicken, rotini pasta, and a rich Velveeta cheese sauce spiced with Rotel tomatoes.
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 -
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
→ Pasta
02 -
1 box (16 oz) rotini pasta
→ Sauce Components
03 -
16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
04 -
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
05 -
1 can milk (using empty soup can as measure)
06 -
1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
# Steps:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 -
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 -
In a medium pot over medium heat, combine Velveeta, cream of chicken soup, milk, and Rotel tomatoes. Stir frequently until cheese is completely melted and sauce is smooth.
04 -
Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the cheese sauce mixture. Stir gently until everything is well-coated. Heat through for 2-3 minutes if needed.
05 -
Transfer to serving plates while hot. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
This one-pot meal can be customized with additional vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.