Creamy Crack Chicken Pasta
Indulgent and creamy pasta dish with chicken, cheese, and ranch seasoning that’s better than takeout.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Penne Pasta
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 lb Chicken Breast
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 pkg Ranch Seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 6 oz Bacon
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add penne pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, season chicken breast, and cook until an internal temperature of 165°F. Shred the chicken.
- Sauté the Bacon: In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, crumble it, and set aside.
- Create the Sauce: In the skillet, reduce heat to low, add chicken broth, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir until melted.
- Combine Everything: Add shredded chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce, stir to coat. Adjust consistency with additional broth if needed.
- Cheesy Goodness: Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Add the Bacon and Parsley: Fold in crumbled bacon and chopped parsley.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of parsley and additional cheese or red pepper flakes for extra flavor. Pair with garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, creamy, comfort food, quick dinner, weeknight meal