Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Crack Chicken Penne, a dish that combines tender chicken, velvety cream cheese, and perfectly cooked penne pasta. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or gatherings, delivering rich flavors with every bite. Prepare to impress your family and friends with a meal that’s both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your slow cooker on low. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the slow cooker.
- Spread softened cream cheese over the chicken, sprinkle ranch seasoning mix on top, and pour in chicken broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook for about 6 hours on low until the chicken is tender enough to shred.
- In a separate pot, bring salted water to boil and cook penne until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Shred the cooked chicken in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add cooked penne to the slow cooker and mix well until everything is coated in creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese or replace half of the pasta with zucchini noodles. Add crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick if desired.