Description
Crack Chicken Penne is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with penne pasta in a rich sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, it’s sure to delight everyone.
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
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes).
- Stir in garlic powder and paprika, cooking until fragrant.
- Lower heat and mix in cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
- Add cooked penne to the skillet, folding gently to coat with the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and let it melt slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg