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Crack Chicken Penne Recipe: A Creamy, Flavor-Packed Delight

This Crack Chicken Penne is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and zesty ranch seasoning for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz penne pasta uncooked
Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
Sauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Vegetables
  • 1 cup chopped green onions for garnish
  • 1 cup frozen peas optional
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
Make the Sauce
  1. Reduce the heat to low and add the softened cream cheese to the skillet with the chicken. Stir until melted and combined.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and ranch seasoning mix, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. If using, add the frozen peas and stir until heated through.
  2. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

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