Description
Creamy Crack Chicken Penne is a delicious and creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken, ranch seasoning, and cheese for a family favorite meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 ounce)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the ranch seasoning mix and cream cheese, mixing until the cream cheese is melted and well combined with the chicken.
- Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and mix well to combine.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- You can also add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition and flavor.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg