Crack Chicken Pasta
My family is pretty set in their ways when it comes to weeknight dinners. We've on the same schedule/rotation of recipes for years! I was ready to change it up a bit and found a chicken pasta recipe on Pinterest. It was soooo good. Everyone went back for a second helping and loved it!I changed just a few things up in the recipe to make it easier. See the ingredients list and recipe below!
ingredients
10 ounces penne pasta
▢ 8 slices bacon, chopped OR 1 package of bacon bits
▢ 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
▢ ½ yellow onion, minced
▢ 3 cloves garlic, minced - I used jarred/pre-minced
▢ 2 cups chicken broth
▢ 4 ounces cream cheese
▢ 1 packet dry ranch dressing
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper
▢ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
One of the best things about this Crack Chicken pasta recipe is that it’s all made in one pot for easy cleanup! A dinner that everyone loves but is also easy to clean up after is a win in my book.
recipe
Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water, then set aside.
Cook Bacon: I simply used a bag of real bacon bits, but if you're feeling advantageous, cook bacon in a large pot, cook the bacon over medium high heat until it is just crispy, remove from the pot and place on a paper towel or
Cook Chicken: Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the pot. Cook chicken to 165 degrees. Remove and let rest. Slice into bite sized pieces for later.
Cook Vegetables: Sautee onion and garlic.
Combine Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the chicken broth, cream cheese, ranch packet, salt, pepper, and chopped cooked bacon. Then stir to incorporate everything well. Bring the creamy sauce to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
Mix in Cheese and Pasta: Add in the shredded cheddar cheese and cooked pasta, stir to combine. Simmer everything together for about 5 minutes. Then toss in chicken
Serve: Remove the pot from heat and serve the crack chicken penne pasta.
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