Crack Chicken Penne
Learn to prepare Crack Chicken Penne, a tasty pasta dish with chicken, bacon, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lbpenne pasta
- 2 cupsshredded cooked chicken
- 1packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 ozcream cheese, softened
- 1 cupsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¾ cupbacon, cooked and chopped
- ½ cupchicken broth
- ½ cupheavy cream
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- ½onion, diced
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- 1
Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- 3
Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese and ranch seasoning mix, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Gradually pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sauce is well combined.
- 5
Add shredded chicken, half of the cooked bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet, stirring until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are well mixed.
- 6
Combine the cooked penne with the creamy chicken mixture, mixing thoroughly.
- 7
Garnish with the remaining bacon and fresh parsley before serving.