Crack Chicken Pasta
Hearty and creamy Crack Chicken Pasta is totally addictive! This delicious dish features bacon, chicken, and a mix of cheeses for an unforgettable meal.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix 1 packet
- 8 ounces dry penne pasta ½ box
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Garnishes
- grated parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a large sauté pan or cast iron skillet set over medium heat, cook the bacon. When crispy, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Leave the bacon fat in the skillet and add the chicken.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until it begins to brown.
- Sprinkle the ranch mix over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Add the pasta.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the pasta is just past al dente. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the lid and add the cream cheese. Stir until it has melted and becomes a creamy sauce.
- Add the bacon crumbles and 1 cup each of cheddar and mozzarella cheese into the skillet. Stir until well combined and melted.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the pasta and cover with the lid for about 1 minute to allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve garnished with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
You can use leftover cubed or shredded chicken instead. Skip steps 2 and 3, and add the ranch mix with the pasta in step 4. Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving
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