Description
If you’re searching for the ultimate comfort food, look no further than this Delicious Crack Chicken Penne. It’s creamy, savory, and bursting with flavors that will keep you coming back for more. Perfect for those busy nights when you need a quick dinner, or when you just want to treat yourself to a rich and satisfying meal.
Juicy seared chicken, smoky bacon bits, and tender penne pasta are all wrapped in a velvety cheese sauce seasoned with ranch goodness. Whether you’re in the mood for easy dinner ideas, quick comfort food, or a family-friendly pasta recipe, this dish checks every box. Every creamy, cheesy forkful delivers pure joy — and it’s so easy, it might just become your new favorite go-to recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
8 oz penne pasta
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook penne until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in ranch seasoning and let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything to coat in the sauce.
- Stir in crumbled bacon and cook 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner