Description
A creamy and cheesy chicken pasta bake made with tender penne, shredded chicken, and a rich ranch-flavored sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners and comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, half of the cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing mix.
- Stir in the cooked chicken.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the chicken mixture, then transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Try adding cooked bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
