🐔🧀 Crack Chicken Penne – Creamy, Cheesy, & Addictive! 🤤
This one-pot wonder is packed with tender chicken, crispy bacon, rich cream cheese, and melty cheddar, all tossed with perfectly cooked penne pasta. A true family favorite that’s impossible to resist! 😍
🛒 Ingredients:
✔ 1 lb penne pasta
✔ 2 tbsp butter
✔ 1 lb chicken breast, diced
✔ 1 tsp garlic powder
✔ 1 tsp onion powder
✔ ½ tsp smoked paprika
✔ Salt & pepper to taste
✔ 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
✔ 1 cup ranch dressing
✔ 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
✔ 1 ½ cups cooked, crumbled bacon
✔ 2 cups chicken broth
✔ ½ cup milk
✔ ½ cup green onions (optional, for garnish)
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain & set aside.
2️⃣ In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt & pepper. Cook until golden brown.
3️⃣ Add cream cheese, ranch dressing, chicken broth, and milk. Stir until smooth and creamy.
4️⃣ Mix in cooked pasta, shredded cheddar, and crispy bacon. Stir until the cheese melts & everything is coated in the creamy sauce.
5️⃣ Garnish with green onions & serve hot!
🔥 Pro Tip: Want extra flavor? Add a dash of red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of Parmesan!
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