Crack Chicken Penne: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy recipe for Crack Chicken Penne, featuring turkey bacon for a healthier twist on comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine the shredded chicken, cooked turkey bacon, cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook over medium heat until the cream cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crack Chicken Penne, easy comfort food, turkey bacon recipe
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