Description
Crack Chicken Penne is a comforting, creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken and penne pasta in a rich sauce that bursts with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. With its vibrant colors and delightful taste, every bite feels like a warm hug on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and add to the skillet with the chicken mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle ranch seasoning mix over everything; stir until well combined.
- Fold in shredded cheese until melted and evenly distributed.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg