Cheesy Garlic Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Velveeta Cream

🧄🧀🌶️🍗🍝✨ Cheesy Garlic Cajun Chicken Tortellini with Velveeta Cream

🔹️ Ingredients

For the Chicken:

◾️ 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (bite-sized pieces)

◾️ 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning

◾️ ½ tsp smoked paprika

◾️ 2 tbsp olive oil

◾️ Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Velveeta Garlic Cream Sauce:

◾️ 3 tbsp butter

◾️ 4 cloves garlic, minced

◾️ 1½ cups heavy cream

◾️ 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

◾️ ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

◾️ 1 tsp Italian seasoning

◾️ ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

◾️ Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

◾️ 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)

◾️ ½ cup reserved pasta water

Optional Garnish:

◾️ Fresh parsley, chopped

◾️ Extra Parmesan

◾️ Light sprinkle of Cajun seasoning

🔹️ Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Tortellini

◾️ Boil in salted water until just tender (per package).

◾️ Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken

◾️ Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt & pepper.

◾️ Heat olive oil in skillet, cook 6–8 min until golden. Remove & keep warm.

3️⃣ Make the Velveeta Garlic Cream Sauce

◾️ Melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant.

◾️ Add heavy cream, bring to simmer.

◾️ Stir in Velveeta until smooth, then add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes.

◾️ Season with salt & pepper.

4️⃣ Combine & Finish

◾️ Add chicken + tortellini into sauce.

◾️ Toss well, add pasta water if needed for creaminess.

5️⃣ Serve

◾️ Plate hot, garnish with parsley, Parmesan, and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning.

🔹️ Details

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 min

🔥 Cook Time: 20 min

🍽️ Servings: 4

⚡ Calories: ~870 per serving