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Crack Chicken Penne

Crack Chicken Penne: Your New Weeknight Favorite

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A creamy, ranch-seasoned pasta dish featuring tender shredded chicken, velvety cheese sauce, and crispy turkey bacon. Quick, adaptable, and irresistibly comforting.


Ingredients

1 lb penne pasta
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 packet ranch seasoning
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Boil penne in salted water until al dente
Drain and set aside
Heat mushroom soup in saucepan
Stir in milk, ranch seasoning, cheese, and cooked turkey bacon
Mix until sauce thickens
Combine pasta, chicken, and sauce
Stir in parsley
Season with salt and pepper
Let rest briefly before serving


Notes

Substitute gluten-free pasta if desired
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
Add 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots for extra veggies