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Delicious creamy Crack Chicken Penne served in a bowl

Creamy Crack Chicken Penne

Creamy Crack Chicken Penne is a quick and indulgent dish featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich creamy sauce that coats perfectly cooked penne pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken Ingredients
  • 8 ounces penne pasta Cooked until al dente
  • 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded Freshly cooked or rotisserie chicken is ideal
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Adds crunch and richness
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Ensures a rich creamy sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Divided for use
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
  • Chives or green onions for garnish Optional

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch seasoning mix, cream cheese, chicken broth, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  2. Heat over medium heat until everything is well combined and heated through.
Final Assembly
  1. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and stir until the pasta is fully coated with the creamy mixture.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve warm, topped with the remaining cheddar cheese and garnished with chives or green onions if desired.

Notes

For storage, allow pasta to cool before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of chicken broth to revive texture.