Easy Chicken Penne Recipe – Creamy, Cheesy, and Totally Addictive!
Get ready to meet your new weeknight obsession — this Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta is rich, cheesy, and just plain addictive. Tender bites of chicken mingle with pasta in a luscious ranch-kissed cream sauce that’s ridiculously easy to whip up. Whether you’re feeding the family or just need a comforting dinner that never disappoints, this dish has your name written all over it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: Cook your penne in salted water until al dente (about 10–12 minutes). Drain, then set aside.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden and fully cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Make it creamy: Lower the heat, then add the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring until the sauce is silky smooth.
- Bring it together: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, coating each piece in that dreamy sauce.
- Cheesy finish: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, cover the pan, and let it melt into gooey perfection (2–3 minutes).
- Serve it up: Dish out while it’s piping hot — and watch it disappear in minutes.
Notes
Pro Tip: Add crispy bacon bits or a sprinkle of green onions if you want to level up the flavor even more.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g