Description
Crack Chicken Penne is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked penne pasta in a delightful sauce. This easy-to-make recipe takes only 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. The rich flavors come from a unique blend of ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and shredded cheese that coats each piece of pasta and chicken beautifully. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an added touch of color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through. Shred the chicken in the skillet.
- Lower the heat and stir in cream cheese, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet until evenly coated with sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 315g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg