Crack Chicken Recipe

This Crack Chicken Recipe is a blend of creamy ranch, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese that transforms chicken and pasta into a crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect for those busy weeknights, it’s easy to whip up and sure to impress!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Course casserole, Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 826 kcal

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup sour cream
1 oz Ranch Seasoning Mix
2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch chunks
8 oz penne pasta
9 slices bacon
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1-2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease up a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
Cut the chicken into 1-inch chunks.
In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning.
Toss the chicken in the creamy mixture, then pour it all into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake for 30 minutes.
While that’s cooking, throw some bacon in a medium pan and fry it over medium heat until it’s crispy. Remove it from the pan and chop it into small pieces.
Cook your pasta in a large pot, boiling it on high heat until it’s al dente, then drain the water.
In that pot, combine the cooked pasta, chopped bacon, and half of the cheese.
Add this mixture to the chicken in the casserole dish.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the mixture and bake for another 5 minutes to melt it.
Chop up some parsley and sprinkle it on top before serving. Enjoy!

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Notes

Save time by frying the bacon ahead and chilling it until you're ready to make the casserole.
Add extra ranch seasoning or cheese for a bolder taste if you like.
Throw in some veggies like spinach, bell peppers, or broccoli for more nutrition and color. Just give them a quick sauté before mixing them into the casserole with the pasta.

While we strive to provide accurate calorie counts and nutritional information for our recipes, keep in mind that these figures can vary based on specific ingredients, cooking methods, and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 826kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 53gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 217mgSodium: 1129mgPotassium: 840mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1239IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 361mgIron: 1mg

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