Crack Chicken Pasta

Crack Chicken Pasta is a fantastic 30 minute meal. The juicy chicken in creamy ranch sauce with pasta is a perfect combo. It’s addicting and so easy, you will want to make it again and again! I love this crack chicken recipe because it’s really easy, quick and besides the noodles, it’s all made in one pot. It’s definitely one you will want to add to your stash of easy dinner recipes.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 666 kcal per serving

Ingredients

5 slice - bacon
3 cups - boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tsp - all-purpose seasoning
3 cups - pasta
1 tbsp - ranch seasoning
8 ounces - cream cheese
1 cup - sour cream
2 cups - chicken broth
1 cup - cheddar cheese
1 - green onion

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon to your preferred level of doneness.
Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
Season the chopped chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the hot bacon grease and cook until browned all over and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (approximately 6-8 minutes).
Meanwhile, prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse.
Remove the chicken to a clean plate as you prepare the ranch sauce.
Add the chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then add the sour cream and cream cheese and stir as the cream cheese melts. Add a bit more broth or milk to achieve a smooth consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
Season with ranch seasoning.
Chop the bacon. Add all but a couple tablespoons of bacon to the skillet, along with 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese and shredded chicken. Stir to combine.
Add the pasta and stir to coat.
Sprinkle on remaining cheese, bacon and the green onions before serving.

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