Crack Chicken Penne

This Crack Chicken Penne dish makes a dinner that is so good that you won’t be able to stop eating it. It has bacon and ranch flavors with a creamy and cheesy sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 pound of penne pasta
• Two cups of cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 packet of ranch dressing mix
• 8 ounces of cream cheese that has been softened
• 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup of cooked and diced bacon
• 1/2 cup of chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley

Preparation Instructions

1. Follow the package directions to cook the penne pasta, then drain it and set it aside.
2. Put a lot of olive oil in a big skillet and heat it over medium heat.
3. Put the diced onion and minced garlic in the skillet and cook them until they are clear.

4. Put the skillet over low heat and add the ranch seasoning mix and softened cream cheese.
5. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Slowly add the chicken broth and heavy cream while stirring constantly until the sauce is properly mixed.
8. Put the shredded chicken, half of the cooked bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese in the skillet.
9. Mix everything together until the cheese melts.
10. Mix the cooked penne with the creamy chicken mixture, making sure everything is well combined.
11. Before serving, add the rest of the bacon and fresh parsley to the dish as a garnish.

Additional Information

• Time to get ready: 15 minutes
• Time to cook: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• 689 kcal
• Number of servings: 6

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