Crack Chicken Pasta
Cheesy, creamy, and loaded with ranch flavor and chunks of juicy chicken, 'Crack Chicken' pasta is a dinner that will have everyone raving! And as if you needed more reason to make it, it's ready in 30 minutes from start to finish!
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- salt and pepper
- ½ yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- green onion, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook 10 ounces penne pasta according to the package directions until the pasta is al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water, set aside.
- In a large pot, cook 8 slices bacon, over medium-high heat until it is just crispy. Remove from the pot and place on a paper towel.
- Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the pot. Chop the 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and add it to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and saute until it is just seared on all sides.
- Add in ½ yellow onion, and continue to saute until the chicken is cooked through and the onion is translucent. Add in 3 cloves garlic, and saute another minute.
- Pour in the 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup sour cream, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 packet dry ranch dressing, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, and chopped cooked bacon. Stir to incorporate everything well. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
- Add in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and cooked pasta, and stir to combine. Simmer everything together for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and serve the crack chicken pasta with chopped green onion, on top.
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Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 689IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 1mg
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