Crack Chicken Penne
Crack Chicken Penne is a creamy and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich cheese sauce. It’s a comforting meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering a delightful blend of savory flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices smoked bacon, diced
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1-ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cups chicken stock
- ½ pound penne pasta
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces Colby jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook diced bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook cubed chicken with chopped onion, salt, and pepper until browned.
- Add ranch seasoning mix, chicken stock, and penne pasta. Cook covered on low heat until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, cooked bacon, and most of the shredded Colby jack cheese and parsley.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese, cover until melted. Garnish with reserved bacon and parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories: 644
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg