Crack Chicken Penne
Crack Chicken Penne is the ultimate comfort food that comes together in just 35 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights. This creamy pasta dish combines tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and flavorful ranch seasoning, all enveloped in hearty penne pasta. Topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese, it’s a family-friendly meal that everyone will love. With its versatility, you can customize the recipe with your favorite vegetables or adjust ingredients to suit dietary needs. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this one-pot wonder delivers warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced or shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 6 slices crispy bacon
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside.
- Add chicken, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning to the pot with cooked penne. Stir over low heat until heated through.
- Mix in cheddar cheese until melted, followed by crumbled bacon.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg