Crack Chicken Penne
Crack Chicken Penne is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning, bringing comfort food to a whole new level.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Stirring spoon
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Colander
- 1 Shredding fork or mixer
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 8 ounces cream cheese Softened.
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 ounce.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup green onions Chopped, for garnish.
- Salt To taste.
- Pepper To taste.
- Olive oil For sautéing.
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- Lower the heat and add the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning mix to the chicken. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and well combined.
- Gradually add the chicken broth to the skillet, stirring continuously until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, stirring until the pasta is well coated with the creamy chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and allow it to melt into the pasta, stirring gently to combine.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Feel free to adjust the amount of ranch seasoning according to your taste.
This dish can be easily made ahead of time and reheated for quick meals.
Consider serving with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.