Description
Crack Chicken Penne brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table with its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked penne pasta. This easy-to-make recipe is a weeknight savior, allowing you to whip up a delicious meal in just 30 minutes. The velvety cream cheese sauce combined with ranch seasoning creates a rich flavor profile that will please even the pickiest eaters. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or some garlic bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet dried ranch seasoning
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fully cooked.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken and combine it with the pasta and sauce mixture in the skillet.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 130mg