15 Quick and Easy Chicken Pasta Recipes
Everybody likes chicken and everybody likes pasta—together, they make weeknight dinners a breeze. With speedy favorites like one-skillet dishes to ultra-fast weeknight wonders, consider tonight's meal handled. Plus, you can bet that everyone will be asking for seconds!
Penne and Chicken Tenderloins with Spiced Tomato Sauce
Penne and Chicken Tenderloins with Spiced Tomato Sauce Recipe
This penne pasta recipe is a simple way to bring Italian flavors to your dinner table. Serve with a green salad and garlic bread for a hearty, filling meal.
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Sautéed Chicken with Roasted Pepper Pasta
Sautéed Chicken with Roasted Pepper Pasta Recipe
If you can't find mozzarella pearls, dice a block of mozzarella.
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Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti
Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti Recipe
For a weeknight supper that tastes like it came from a restaurant, look no further than this flavorful favorite! To save time and effort, boil the broccoli rabe first, scoop it out with a slotted spoon, and cook the pasta in the same pot of boiling water.
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Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine
Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Recipe
This simple pasta dinner is creamy, hearty, and sure to be a hit with the whole family. The best part? It's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Chicken and Arugula Pasta Salad
Chicken and Arugula Pasta Salad Recipe
Just a bit of a rich and pungent cheese can go quite a long way. Tossing hot pasta with a few ounces of creamy Brie makes for a light, luscious, and flavorful sauce to coat this abundant bowl of chicken, fresh veggies, and whole-grain noodles.
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Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake
Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake Recipe
Cheese-filled tortellini and a chopped pecan topping add extra flavor to kid-friendly Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake, while broccoli and red bell pepper contribute pops of color throughout this one-dish meal.
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Broccoli and Cheddar Chicken Pasta
Broccoli and Cheddar Chicken Pasta Recipe
Instead of adding broccoli florets to the pasta, a double serving is incorporated into the creamy sauce. Heat the broccoli and sear the chicken while the pasta cooking water comes to a boil. The leaner dairy components create a creamy taste without all the added calories and fat or a typical broccoli and cheddar pasta dish.
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Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
We adapted our simple and delicious Pressure Cooker Chicken Spaghetti recipe to be a perfect fit for your Instant Pot. It's sure to become a new weeknight favorite.
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Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Chicken Penne
Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Chicken Penne Recipe
Creamy, cheesy, chicken pasta—what's not to love? This cozy 25-minute meal from The Food Gays is sure to become your new go-to this Fall.
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Creamy Chicken Ravioli Lasagna
Creamy Chicken Ravioli Lasagna Recipe
Rich, savory, and indulgent, this shortcut ravioli-lasagna hybrid is creamy and full of flavor. The pesto slightly cuts through the Alfredo sauce, and the combination tastes homemade. For more flavor, try using spinach ravioli. Nobody will ever know it's made with convenience products like rotisserie chicken and jarred sauce.
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Chicken, Tortellini, and Spinach Soup with Pesto
Chicken, Tortellini, and Spinach Soup with Pesto Recipe
Diced tomato and a dollop of garlicky pesto add freshness and color to this quick chicken-pasta soup. Searing the chicken thighs first creates browned bits that add savory richness to the broth.
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Chicken Alfredo Soup
Inspired by the favorite pasta dish, this creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup comes together in no time with the help of a few store-bought shortcuts. Rotisserie chicken, frozen peas, and a jar of Alfredo sauce, which serves as the backbone of this highly comforting pot of soup, keep your hands-on prep to a minimum.
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Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta
Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta Recipe
We add olives, capers, crushed red pepper, and fresh basil to bottled pasta sauce for a quick variation on the traditional Chicken Puttanesca.
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Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine
Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine Recipe
Add fresh flavors to a weeknight staple with this family-friendly chicken menu. Prep tip: Leeks can be full of grit, so it's a good idea to rinse well after slicing.
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Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine
Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine Recipe
Fresh spinach, chicken, and a combination of cheeses make this pasta dish comforting enough for the last days of winter yet fresh enough for the first days of spring. Serve family style or portion out in individual ramekins. Either way, this penne pasta casserole is definitely worth sharing.