Description
Crack Chicken Penne is a creamy, savory pasta dish that combines tender chicken and rich flavors, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping green onions and shredding cheddar cheese.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced chicken breasts until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked penne pasta, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning mix; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cheddar until melted; garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with turkey or use mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Enhance flavor by adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.