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Crack Chicken Penne – The Ultimate Comfort Food

This creamy, cheesy Crack Chicken Penne is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, recipes for dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, combine shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  3. Stir and cook over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  4. Add the cooked pasta and stir until well coated.
  5. Mix in crumbled bacon and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.