Creamy Crack Chicken Penne
Creamy Crack Chicken Penne is an indulgent comfort food you'll love, featuring pasta, chicken, and a creamy ranch sauce.
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven or pot
Ingredients
Bacon and Chicken
- 6 slices Thick-cut bacon Crispy
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts Cut into pieces
Seasonings and Broth
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 4 cups Chicken Broth Low sodium or no sodium variety recommended
Pasta and Cheese
- 12 ounces Penne pasta Or any bite-size pasta
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Philadelphia recommended
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- 1 tablespoon Parsley Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Cook The Bacon
- Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven or pot until crispy. Remove and drain most of the bacon fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
Sear The Chicken And Add The Ranch
- Add cut-up chicken pieces to the pot with reserved bacon fat and cook for about 3 minutes. Add ranch seasoning and stir to coat the chicken.
Add The Pasta And Cook
- Add penne and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Make The Sauce
- Stir cream cheese into the cooked pasta until melted. Add bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until well combined.
Finish The Dish
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over pasta. Cover and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or broil for 5 minutes until cheese is browned.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
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