Description
This Crack Chicken Penne recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, pasta, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning topped with melted cheddar cheese. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Pasta:
- 8 ounces penne pasta
Sauce:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Prepare Sauce: Lower heat and mix in softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning. Gradually stir in chicken broth until smooth.
- Combine: Add cooked penne to the skillet, tossing until coated with sauce.
- Add Topping: Top with shredded cheddar cheese; cover until melted (2-3 minutes). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Crack Chicken Penne, Penne Pasta Recipe, Creamy Chicken Pasta
