Description
A delicious and creamy baked penne pasta dish with chicken and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Penne pasta
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- ¾ cup Ranch dressing
- ¼ cup Hot sauce
- 2 cups Chicken, boiled and chopped
- 1 ½ cups Mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
- 2–3 pcs Chives, chopped
Instructions
- Place pasta into salted boiling water. Cook as directed until “Al Dente”.
- Sprinkle the pasta with a little bit of olive oil so that it doesn’t stick together.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch until a smooth creamy batter is obtained.
- Add ½ cup of grated mozzarella, chopped chicken, and boiled pasta to this batter. Mix carefully until the cheesy batter covers the pasta well.
- Grease the baking dish with butter. Distribute the pasta equally.
- Add the remaining grated mozzarella and cheddar on top.
- Place in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.
- Sprinkle with chives before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish.
- For extra flavor, you can add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg