Crack Chicken Penne: Easy and Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
This Crack Chicken Penne recipe combines tender chicken with creamy sauce and pasta, making it an easy, flavorful comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink. Shred the chicken.
- Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, and garlic powder to the skillet. Stir until combined.
- Mix in the cooked penne pasta and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy your comforting dish!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider topping with fresh herbs.
- This dish can easily be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg