Crack Chicken Penne

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Crack Chicken Penne is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish that combines tender penne pasta with shredded chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, and a rich, cheesy sauce. It's often baked to perfection, resulting in a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that's easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. The dish's name "crack chicken" refers to its addictive, delicious taste.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: quick chicken, tasty sauce

Servings:

Calories: 680kcal

Author: Ania Cooking Recipes

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

12 ounces penne pasta
2 chicken breasts diced
6 slices bacon chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried parsley
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
salt and pepper to taste
chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Grab those chicken breasts and sprinkle on a generous pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and don’t forget a good dash of salt and pepper. Heat up a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
Once it’s nice and hot, gently lay down those seasoned chicken pieces. Ah, can you hear that sizzle? Cook them until they’re beautifully golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside.
Get a pot of water boiling and add in your penne pasta. We want it will be not too soft, not too firm. Keep an eye on it, we’re aiming for that al dente perfection!
In that same skillet where we cooked our chicken (because why dirty another pan, am I right?), toss in the chopped bacon and let it sizzle away until it’s beautifully crispy. Oh, that aroma! Once it’s golden and crispy, set it aside for later. Feel free to sneak a piece or two for yourself – chef’s treat!
Lower the heat and add our cream cheese, chicken broth, shredded cheddar cheese, and that packet of ranch seasoning mix. Stir it all together until it’s smooth and creamy. Toss back in our cooked chicken and crispy bacon into that glorious sauce.
Finally, add our perfectly cooked penne pasta to the skillet.I spend a lot of time stirring the food in the pan, because I want each piece to be well soaked and juicy and tasty.

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