Chicken Penne
A soul-warming creamy pasta dish with chicken and bacon, perfect for family dinners or date nights. Easy to make and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Penne Pasta
- 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup Cooked and Chopped Bacon
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 Diced Onion
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Add softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning. Stir until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, half of the chopped bacon, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted together.
- Toss in the cooked penne, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Serve warm, topping with remaining bacon and fresh parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for about 3-4 days. Reheat gently, adding chicken broth or cream to restore creaminess. Can freeze for up to two months.