Description
🍟 Experience bold and spicy flavors with these Louisiana Voodoo Fries paired perfectly with creamy, indulgent crack chicken penne.
🍝 This dish offers a satisfying mix of crispy, spicy fries and rich, cheesy pasta, ideal for a flavorful and comforting meal.
Ingredients
4 slices thick-cut bacon
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 ounce ranch seasoning mix (about 2 tablespoons)
8 ounces penne pasta (or preferred pasta type)
3 1/2 cups low sodium or no salt added chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish
Optional: red chili flakes or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick
For the Spicy Louisiana Voodoo Fries (general outline):
Frozen French fries
Louisiana-style seasoning blend (e.g., paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt)
Hot sauce or spicy dipping sauce of choice
Instructions
1. Cook bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and drain most fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Chop bacon.
2. Add chicken pieces to pot and brown for about 3 minutes, ensuring they are browned outside but slightly pink inside. Season with ranch seasoning and optional chili flakes.
3. Stir in penne pasta and chicken broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Check liquid level and add broth if needed.
4. Stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
5. Add chopped bacon and 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
6. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top, cover, and cook 30 seconds more or broil 3-5 minutes for browned top.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
8. For the Louisiana Voodoo Fries: prepare frozen French fries according to package instructions or homemade style. Toss fries with Louisiana-style seasoning blend and serve with a spicy dipping sauce to complement the penne dish.
Notes
🔥 Brown chicken only partially in bacon fat to keep it juicy.
⏲️ Check pasta a couple minutes early to avoid overcooking.
🍝 Use a large pot or Dutch oven to ensure enough room for pasta to cook and sauce to thicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 512
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 905mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 107mg
Keywords: Spicy, Louisiana, Voodoo Fries, Crack Chicken Penne