Description
Crack Chicken Penne is a comforting, creamy dish that combines tender chicken, penne pasta, and crispy bacon, all enveloped in a rich sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress and leave everyone asking for more. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, you’ll enjoy every bite of this culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 2. Boil salted water and cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente (11-13 minutes); drain.
- 3. In the same skillet, add cream cheese and chicken broth over low heat; stir until smooth (about 5 minutes).
- 4. Add garlic powder, black pepper, and crumbled bacon to the sauce; mix well.
- 5. Slice cooked chicken and return it to the skillet along with the penne; stir gently until coated in sauce (2-3 minutes).
- 6. Top with shredded cheese, cover to melt (3-4 minutes), then garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg