Description
A creamy, indulgent pasta dish featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich cream cheese sauce, perfect for family dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook chicken until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Add chicken broth to thin the sauce if needed.
- Mix in cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, and cheddar cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and reheated with additional cream or broth.
- Dairy-free alternatives can be used with cashew cream cheese and coconut cream.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used as a time-saving option.
- Recipe can be easily doubled for large gatherings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: crack chicken penne, creamy pasta, chicken pasta, comfort food, easy dinner
