Description
Crack Chicken Penne is a creamy, cheesy pasta dish that delivers ultimate comfort in every bite. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe is simple yet packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp dried ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side).
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle garlic powder and ranch seasoning over cooked chicken; stir until fragrant.
- Prepare pasta: Boil salted water and cook penne according to package instructions until al dente.
- Make creamy sauce: Blend cream cheese with hot chicken broth until smooth. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Combine: Slice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, add to skillet with drained penne, and pour creamy sauce over everything. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Plate generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, toss in spinach or swap chicken for turkey or tofu. - Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavor combinations.