Description
A quick and easy recipe for a creamy and flavorful crack chicken penne pasta dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine the shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and chicken broth over medium heat.
- Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is well combined.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and mix until the pasta is coated with the sauce.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg