Description
Crack Chicken Penne is the ultimate creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken with perfectly cooked penne in a luscious, flavorful sauce. This comforting meal is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a quick and easy option for busy weeknights or special gatherings, delivering rich flavors that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- 1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Shred the cooked chicken.
- 3. In the same skillet, combine cream cheese, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning; stir until smooth.
- 4. Add the cooked penne and shredded chicken to the skillet; toss until well coated.
- 5. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg