Crack Chicken Penne Recipe: A Creamy Delight with Turkey Bacon
This Crack Chicken Penne is a creamy and delicious dish packed with flavor, featuring turkey bacon for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 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 and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the diced chicken until no longer pink.
- Add in the cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low heat until heated through and cheese is melted.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include chopped green onions or fresh parsley as a garnish.
- This dish can also be made with rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Crack Chicken, Penne Recipe, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Turkey Bacon