Description
Savor the rich flavors of Crack Chicken Penne, a creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and a luscious sauce that turns any meal into a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced chicken in olive oil until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in softened cream cheese and chicken broth, mixing until smooth to create the sauce.
- Add cooked penne to the skillet, ensuring each piece is well-coated in the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top and stir until melted; garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg