Description
Crack Chicken Penne is a creamy one-pot pasta loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, ranch seasoning, and melted cheddar cheese for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, bite-size pieces
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning
- 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
- 3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy and reserve, leaving some fat.
- Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in ranch seasoning to coat the chicken.
- Add penne and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in cream cheese until sauce is creamy.
- Add bacon and most of the cheddar cheese and stir to melt.
- Top with remaining cheese, cover briefly, then serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Instant Pot and slow cooker versions can be made with reduced broth.
- Add extra broth when reheating to keep the pasta creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 135mg