Creamy Crack Chicken and Noodles Recipe
A comforting and creamy dish featuring tender chicken cooked with ranch seasoning, combined with egg noodles, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Noodles
- 12 oz egg noodles
- Water and salt, for boiling noodles
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large pot or deep pan, cook the chicken breasts over medium heat. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken as it cooks. Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the noodles: In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Combine cream cheese and noodles: Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Stir the softened cream cheese into the pot with the chicken juices over low heat until melted and smooth. Add the cooked noodles and mix well to coat the noodles in the creamy sauce.
- Add cheese and bacon: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, continuing to heat gently until the cheese has melted and the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Serve hot: Remove from heat and serve immediately for a rich, hearty meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brown the chicken breasts lightly before adding ranch seasoning.
- Use smoked bacon for a deeper smoky taste.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with Monterrey Jack or a cheese blend.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reduce calories, use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar.
Keywords: crack chicken, creamy chicken noodles, ranch chicken recipe, chicken and noodles, bacon cheddar chicken
