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Comforting Crack Chicken Pasta

Comforting Crack Chicken Pasta

Comforting Crack Chicken Pasta Recipe with creamy cheese sauce, chicken, bacon, and pasta for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning about 1 oz
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Cook penne pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add cream cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
  • Mix in ranch seasoning until combined.
  • Add cooked chicken and stir to coat in sauce.
  • Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  • Add cooked pasta and mix until evenly coated.
  • Stir in crumbled bacon and optional vegetables.
  • Cook for a few minutes until everything is heated through.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for smoother sauce.
Add liquid when reheating to maintain creaminess.
Customize with vegetables or different pasta shapes.