Crack Chicken Penne

Name: Crack Chicken Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 packet ranch seasoning mix; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 3/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

7 steps

Prep:15minCook:20min

Decadent Creamy Crack Chicken Penne Delight

Updated at: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:48:04 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories752.8 kcal (38%)

Total Fat40 g (57%)

Carbs63.5 g (24%)

Sugars5.9 g (7%)

Protein34.1 g (68%)

Sodium864.2 mg (43%)

Fiber2.7 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 lbpenne pasta

2 cupscooked chicken

shredded

1 packetranch 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

0.5onion

2 tablespoonsfresh parsley

chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese and ranch seasoning mix, stirring until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Gradually pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sauce is well combined.

Step 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.

Step 6

Combine the cooked penne with the creamy chicken mixture, mixing thoroughly.

Step 7

Garnish with the remaining bacon and fresh parsley before serving.