Description
A deliciously creamy pasta dish made with penne, chicken, and a tangy sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (or 180 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with oil or drizzle with non-stick spray.
- Cook pasta according to the instructions regarding the type of pasta that you will use. Sprinkle with olive oil so that they do not stick together.
- Mix cream cheese with ranch dressing and hot sauce.
- Combine chicken, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and cooked pasta noodles with the cream cheese mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Mix the remaining cheeses and sprinkle over the top of the dish.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions, hot sauce, and ranch.
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Variations can include adding vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg