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Crack Chicken Pasta
Cheesy, creamy, and loaded with ranch flavor and chunks of juicy chicken, 'Crack Chicken' pasta is a dinner that will have everyone raving! And as if you needed more reason to make it, it's ready in 30 minutes from start to finish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 551 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- salt and pepper
- ½ yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- green onion, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook 10 ounces penne pasta according to the package directions until the pasta is al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water, set aside.
- In a large pot, cook 8 slices bacon, over medium-high heat until it is just crispy. Remove from the pot and place on a paper towel.
- Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the pot. Chop the 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and add it to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and saute until it is just seared on all sides.
- Add in ½ yellow onion, and continue to saute until the chicken is cooked through and the onion is translucent. Add in 3 cloves garlic, and saute another minute.
- Pour in the 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup sour cream, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 packet dry ranch dressing, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, and chopped cooked bacon. Stir to incorporate everything well. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
- Add in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and cooked pasta, and stir to combine. Simmer everything together for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and serve the crack chicken pasta with chopped green onion, on top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
994mg
(41%)
Potassium
543mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
689IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
263mg
(26%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 994mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 543mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 689IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 263mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.