Crack Chicken Penne
A creamy and comforting pasta dish infused with ranch flavors and topped with crispy bacon, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thick-cut bacon slices and cook until crispy and golden brown. Remove the bacon and set aside, keeping the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sprinkle ranch seasoning over them, ensuring they are well coated. Brown the chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Add the penne pasta and low-sodium chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, allowing the pasta to cook until al dente.
- Stir in the cream cheese until melted and integrated into a luscious sauce that hugs the pasta.
- Fold in the crispy bacon and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add color and freshness.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg