Crack Chicken Penne
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender penne with shredded chicken, zesty ranch seasoning, and a rich cream cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Melt the cream cheese in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and milk to the melting cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions until combined.
- Toss the cooked penne with the mixture, ensuring the pasta is well coated, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm in generous portions with your choice of sides.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the pasta, and watch the cream cheese to achieve a smooth sauce. Adjust seasonings to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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