Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken penne pasta dish that’s perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Heat over medium until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken penne, family dinner, creamy pasta, easy recipe