Ingredients 📝🍝🧄For the Chicken & Pasta:1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced or pounded thin 🍗2 tbsp olive oil 🫒1 tbsp Cajun or Italian seasoning 🌶️🌿Salt & black pepper, to taste 🧂12 oz fettuccine pasta 🍝For the Creamy Sauce 🧀✨:2 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈1 tbsp minced garlic 🧄1 cup heavy cream 🥛1 cup chicken broth 🍗💧6 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed 🧀½ cup shredded mozzarella 🧀½ cup grated Parmesan 🧀¼ cup reserved pasta water (as needed) 💧Optional Garnish 🌿:Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped 🌿Directions ☑️👩🍳👨🍳1️⃣ Cook the Pasta 🍝⬇️▪️ Bring a large pot of salted water to boil 🌊🧂▪️ Cook fettuccine according to package instructions▪️ Reserve ¼ cup pasta water 💧, drain, and set aside2️⃣ Cook the Chicken 🍗🔥▪️ Season chicken with Cajun or Italian seasoning, salt & pepper 🌶️🧂▪️ Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat 🫒🔥▪️ Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden & cooked through▪️ Remove and set aside 🥄3️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce 🧄🧀✨▪️ Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in skillet 🧈▪️ Add garlic, cook 30 sec until fragrant 🧄▪️ Pour in heavy cream & chicken broth 🥛💧, simmer gently▪️ Add Velveeta cubes 🧀, stir until melted & smooth▪️ Mix in mozzarella & Parmesan until sauce is creamy & thick 😋4️⃣ Combine Pasta & Chicken 🍝🍗▪️ Add cooked fettuccine, toss to coat evenly 💛▪️ Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick 💧▪️ Return chicken to skillet, simmer 1–2 minutes for flavors to blend 🌿5️⃣ Serve & Garnish 🌿✨▪️ Sprinkle with fresh parsley or green onions 🌿▪️ Serve warm and enjoy creamy, cheesy comfort heaven 😍🍝🧀Details ⏱️🍴Cooking Time: 25 minutes ⏱️Servings: 4 🍽️Calories: ~680 per serving 🔥💡 Pro Tip: For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes on top 🌶️✨
Creamy Cajun/Italian Chicken Fettuccine
