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Can't wait to try it on my coworkers! Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo on Instagram so we can see it. At that point, whisk in your ranch mix along with some salt and pepper to taste.
- You can cook it fast or use it as a slow cooker. I just made it right now.
Last updated on November 4th, 2018 at 07:48 pm This Crack Chicken Penne is super creamy, cheesy, loaded with bacon and all done in one pot! What the heck is crack chicken anyways? Well apparently anything with ranch, bacon and cheese is deemed as crack. Super easy to make and so delicious. Trust me, everyone will love this combo. I only used 8 oz of pasta, but you could easily double this recipe, especially if making in an Instant Pot or Slow Cooker. For myself and my husband, 8 oz is more than enough plus there are lots of leftovers. This is one of those recipes that is perfect for a busy weeknight. You could even fry the bacon over the weekend and keep it in the fridge. You can fry the bacon and then finish the recipe in the same pot. Crack Chicken Penne can also be made in the Instant Pot or a Slow Cooker, see recipe for instructions. If using rotisserie chicken, then all you have to do is shred the chicken and cook the pasta, then combine all the ingredients together until well combined. Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo on Instagram so we can see it. I always love to see what you guys come up with! Reduce to a low heat, cover and cook for abut 15 to 20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked al dente or to your preference. Make sure to stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot. There should still be some liquid in the pot when the pasta is done cooking. Cook for about 30 seconds then turn off the heat and remove the lid. The cheese should have melted. Alternatively you can place the Dutch oven in the oven under the broiler for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and starts to brown on top. It will default to 30 minutes. Add the bacon and fry until it starts to brown. Transfer the bacon to a plate and drain some of the fat if necessary. Add the chicken and saute for 3 minutes until the chicken starts to brown. Add the ranch seasoning and stir to make sure the chicken is covered in the seasoning mix. Close the lid follow the manufacturer's guide for instructions on how to close the instant pot lid. Set the Instant Pot to the Poultry setting and set the timer to 5 minutes. Follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release, if in a rush. Carefully unlock and remove the lid from the instant pot. Add the bacon and all of the cheese to the IP and stir everything together. Add the chicken, ranch seasoning mix, cream cheese and chicken broth to your. Stir in the bacon and cheese and serve. Add the penne 30 minutes before the time is up. I made this tonight for my family and everyone loved. The recipe was so easy to follow. First time making pasta in my Instant Pot and it was perfectly done. Thanks for giving us multiple options for preparing the recipe; crockpot, Instant Pot and Dutch Oven. The only change my family requested for next time was some hot sauce to kick it up a notch.
I sautéed the chicken and then dumped everything else in and closed the lid. Everyone cleaned their plate. I always love to see what you guys come up with. Transfer the bacon to a plate and drain some of the fat if necessary. My all-time favorite flavor combination. In case you aren't familiar with the Instant Pot, it is an electric pressure cooker. I know sounds weird. You can cook it fast or use it as a slow cooker. This is one of those recipes that is perfect for a busy weeknight.
