15 Best Chicken Pasta Recipes for Easy Dinners
JANUARY 20, 2023
CHICKEN PASTA
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Need an easy dinner idea that’s sure to please the whole family? Look no further than these best chicken pasta recipes.
We’ve got all of your favorite chicken pasta dishes, like Bruschetta Chicken Pasta, Garlic Chicken Pasta, and Tuscan Chicken Pasta. These easy pasta recipes are perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, and even date nights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can turn ordinary chicken and pasta into a delicious meal that everyone will love.
So get cooking with these 15 best chicken pasta recipes and enjoy a warm, comforting dinner tonight.
Coordinately Yours By Julie Blanner
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Cajun Sauce
This Creamy Chicken Pasta is perfectly spicy, in a parmesan Cajun Sauce to die for! Delicious and effortless, it's a Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta to crave.
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17,607
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
815
CALORIES
$1.88
PER SERVING
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Eating Well
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
This healthy chicken pasta recipe is jazzed up with traditional bruschetta toppers, including cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil. Multicolored cherry tomatoes look pretty, but you can use all one color of tomato too. Either way, you've got an easy weeknight dinner that's ready in 25 minutes. We've ca...
2
112
25 min
TOTAL TIME
777
CALORIES
$3.80
PER SERVING
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Creme de la Crumb
One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
This creamy pesto chicken pasta is a no-muss, no-fuss, flavorful recipe that uses pantry staples combined with other easy-to-find ingredients and cooks up in just 30 minutes!
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7,160
24
30 min
TOTAL TIME
795
CALORIES
$1.85
PER SERVING
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Eating Well
One-Skillet Cheesy Ground Chicken Pasta
Make this cheesy ground chicken pasta recipe for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve with a simple side salad and a glass of red wine.
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2,025
832
30 min
TOTAL TIME
900
CALORIES
$9.04
PER SERVING
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Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach in a Creamy Cauliflower Sauce
Healthier version of a regular fettuccine alfredo. Low-calorie, low-fat cauliflower alfredo sauce mixed with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, spinach in this delicious chicken fettuccine pasta recipe.
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979
11
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
540
CALORIES
$1.80
PER SERVING
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One Pot Recipes
One Pot Garlic Chicken Pasta
Quick and easy garlic chicken pasta that's made in just 30 minutes in 1 pot on stovetop, using simple ingredients. It's creamy, cheesy and packed with flavor.
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10,165
32
30 min
TOTAL TIME
745
CALORIES
$2.04
PER SERVING
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Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Casserole
Experience comfort food with a delightful Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Casserole, featuring a flavorful blend of chicken, pasta, marinara sauce, and a blend of cheeses. This dish is perfect for using leftover chicken and easy to make for a weeknight dinner.
3
35 min
TOTAL TIME
728
CALORIES
$4.25
PER SERVING
Ingredients
12 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
1 tbsp olive oil
Directions
6 STEPS
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
3
Combine cooked penne pasta, shredded chicken, cooked onions and garlic, and marinara sauce in a large bowl, and mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4
Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
5
Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. If desired, garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.
6
Serve hot and enjoy!
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Wandercooks
Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake
With a crispy, cheesy crust, fried bacon and broccolini, this Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake will impress. A comforting Australian weeknight meal you can make ahead of time!
2
90
7
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
692
CALORIES
$3.07
PER SERVING
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Chelsea's Messy Apron
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
This is our favorite Tuscan Chicken Pasta --full of flavor and made all in ONE pan. That's right -- toss uncooked chicken, uncooked pasta, and uncooked veggies together and bake to creamy and cheesy perfection!
6
20
50 min
TOTAL TIME
861
CALORIES
$3.74
PER SERVING
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Gimmedelicious
Quick and Easy 15 minute Chicken Pasta
15 Minute Chicken and pasta cooked in a garlic tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella & parmesan cheese will become your new favorite weeknight meal!
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50,261
246
15 min
TOTAL TIME
647
CALORIES
$2.35
PER SERVING
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The Forked Spoon
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe made with juicy chunks of chicken, diced onion, cream cheese, hot sauce, and loads of shredded cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes and just as delicious as your favorite buffalo chicken dip.
6
2,833
13
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1155
CALORIES
$2.90
PER SERVING
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The Endless Meal
Lemon Chicken Pasta
This lemon chicken pasta is creamy, flavorful, and has just the right bright/tart lemon taste. It's an easy, 35-minute dinner recipe you don't want to miss!
18
55
35 min
TOTAL TIME
706
CALORIES
$1.58
PER SERVING
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Munchkin Time
Easy Oven Baked Chicken Pasta in Buttery White Sauce
Easy Oven Baked Chicken Pasta Recipe with delicious buttery white sauce.
5
9,565
40
40 min
TOTAL TIME
935
CALORIES
$2.03
PER SERVING
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Delish
Lemon Asparagus Chicken Pasta
Upgrade your weeknight dinner game with this amazing recipe for Lemon, Asparagus & Chicken Pasta from Delish.com!
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100.6k
38.1k
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1099
CALORIES
$3.03
PER SERVING
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Julia's Album
Asiago Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
In this recipe, everything is smothered in a delicious Asiago cheese cream sauce: chicken sauteed with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.
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222.3k
877.0
40 min
TOTAL TIME
695
CALORIES
$2.58
PER SERVING
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Modern Crumb
Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta
This lemon basil chicken pasta is a house favorite. Pasta tossed with seasoned chicken, roma tomatoes, olive oil and a light buttery lemon sauce. This is the perfect weeknight meal because it takes just around 30 minutes to make!
2
932
2
30 min
TOTAL TIME
827
CALORIES
$4.16
PER SERVING
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