Description
Crack Chicken Penne is a creamy, comforting pasta dish filled with tender chicken and rich flavors, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 packet dried ranch seasoning
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook diced chicken until golden brown and no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Reduce heat and mix in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add chicken broth, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning; stir until combined.
- Fold in shredded cheddar until melted, then add cooked penne pasta to the sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg