Crack Chicken Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
294 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
560 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crack Chicken Pasta Recipe
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Hearty and creamy Crack Chicken Pasta is totally addictive! Made with bacon, chicken, a variety of cheeses, and pasta, there is so much to love about this skillet chicken recipe.
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Ingredients
- 4 strips frozen bacon
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix 1 packet
- 8 ounces dry penne pasta
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- In a large sauté pan or cast iron skillet set over medium heat, cook the frozen bacon. When crispy, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Leave the bacon fat in the skillet and add the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes until it begins to brown.
- Sprinkle the ranch mix over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Add the pasta and pour in the chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the pasta is just past al dente. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the lid and add the cream cheese. Stir until it has melted and becomes a creamy sauce.
- Add the bacon crumbles and 1 cup each of cheddar and mozzarella cheese into the skillet. Stir until well combined and melted.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the pasta and cover with the lid for about 1 minute to allow the cheese to melt. Serve garnished with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Storage: Store crack chicken pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir in a splash of cream or broth before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
560kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
942mg
(39%)
Potassium
596mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
691IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
335mg
(34%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 942mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 691IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 335mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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