Season the Chicken

• Slice chicken into strips. Coat evenly with Cajun seasoning. Press seasoning gently so it sticks well.

Cook the Chicken

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully done.

Remove and Set Aside

• Transfer cooked chicken to a plate. Cover lightly to keep warm while preparing sauce.

Boil the Tortellini

• Bring water to boil in a pot. Cook tortellini according to package instructions until tender.

Drain the Pasta

• Drain cooked tortellini using a colander. Set aside while preparing the cheese sauce.

Sauté Vegetables

• In the same skillet, add onion and bell pepper. Cook until soft and slightly tender.

Add Garlic

• Add minced garlic to vegetables. Cook for one minute until fragrant but not burned.

Add Milk and Broth

• Pour milk and chicken broth into skillet. Stir well and bring to gentle simmer.

Melt the Velveeta

• Add cubed Velveeta cheese. Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.

Season the Sauce

• Add black pepper and paprika. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

Combine Chicken and Pasta

• Return cooked chicken to skillet. Add drained tortellini and gently mix everything together.

Simmer and Thicken

• Let mixture simmer for 3–5 minutes. Sauce will thicken and coat pasta beautifully.

Garnish and Serve

• Turn off heat. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Serve warm and enjoy.

Now you know How to make Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Velveeta Garlic Cheese Sauce easily.