Description
Crack Chicken Penne combines the rich flavors of creamy cheese sauce, tender chicken, and hearty penne pasta, making it a perfect meal for any family dinner. This dish is not only satisfying but also easy to make, requiring simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add the olive oil and diced chicken breasts. Season the chicken with ranch seasoning mix, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked penne pasta, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Crumble the cooked bacon and add it back to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Garnish the crack chicken penne pasta with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Add vegetables like peas or spinach for a nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg