Description
Crack Chicken Penne: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe is a delightful creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken with rich flavors, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or gatherings. Featuring a blend of ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, this one-pot wonder is not only quick and easy to prepare but also sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (5–6 minutes).
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the chicken; stir to coat evenly.
- Add softened cream cheese; stir until melted and combined.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth and milk while stirring. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in cooked penne pasta until evenly coated with sauce.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg