The Best Chicken Pasta Recipes for Weeknight Dinners
From breast to chicken thigh pasta recipes, this collection has something for everyone.
Pasta is typically fast, endlessly versatile, and always delicious—put these three traits together and it's easy to understand why it's the ideal mealtime staple. The same thing can be said for chicken—so we like to pair these two basic ingredients whenever possible.
Whether you're in the mood for a lean chicken bolognese, a savory, comforting dish featuring chicken thighs and mushrooms, or a dish that spotlights other types of noodles (gluten-free rice vermicelli, anyone?), there's something for everyone in this collection. We also have several pasta recipes featuring chicken that come together in less than 30 minutes; others are made in just one pan, which reduces cleanup.
From creamy and rich to light and speedy, you'll want to make these delicious chicken pasta recipes for dinner this week.
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Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms With Egg Noodles
This chicken pasta recipe comes together in one pan: First, you sear halved chicken breasts before adding button mushrooms and shallots. As the umami builds, you'll stir in Dijon mustard, low-sodium chicken broth, and egg noodles. The result? A quick, but rich meal that'll make all your dinner-mates clear their plates.
Chicken Alfredo With Fettuccine
Cutting chicken breasts into strips makes this dish come together faster: Simply sautée the protein in butter, then add garlic-infused cream and loads of Parmesan. Serve over fettuccine and you've recreated this classic dish at home—and in record time.
Chicken Bolognese With Tagliatelle
Lighten a traditional beef bolognese sauce by swapping red meat for ground chicken—it's leaner but delivers plenty of flavor. Whole peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, whole milk, and white wine make quick but effective work of this standout sauce.
Greek-Chicken One-Pan Pasta
This speedy, family-friendly meal comes together in just 30 minutes. We love using fusilli pasta, which is a corkscrew shape that holds the savory, lemon-infused sauce in its curves.
Chicken Puttanesca With Orzo
Fresh parsley, garlic, capers, diced tomatoes, and Kalamata olives are the base for this briny Italian classic. Crispy chicken cutlets are browned and placed on top of short-grain orzo for a satisfying and nourishing meal.
Sweet-and-Sour Chicken-Noodle Bowl
Perfect for a warm summer evening, this chicken noodle bowl—starring thinly sliced cucumbers, carrots, and freshly grated ginger—is served chilled. It's a great option if you're making lunch or dinner for a gluten-free guest, thanks to the rice vermicelli. Garnish with peanuts, chiles, and cilantro leaves and you're good to go.
Chicken, Edamame, and Noodle Stir-Fry
This Japanese-inspired, one-bowl dinner combines frozen, shelled edamame with cabbage and chicken in a light, tangy sauce.
Chicken and Kale Casserole
The earthly goodness of kale, the brightness of lemon zest, and the richness of ricotta and Parmesan cheeses blend wonderfully in this healthy, satisfying dish.
Baked Penne With Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sliced chicken breast, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta and a creamy garlic-provolone sauce for a cheesy, bubbling, and flavorful casserole.
Thai Chicken and Noodle Salad
Equal parts savory, sweet, tangy, and spicy, the dressing is what makes this one-bowl meal irresistible. Garnish the salad with your choice of toppings, including bean sprouts, scallions, fresh mint, and chopped peanuts.
Chicken With Artichokes and Angel Hair
Two pantry staples—canned artichoke hearts and capers—create a quick, sophisticated sauce for sautéed chicken cutlets. Serve on a bed of angel hair or any other pasta you have on hand.
Chicken Tetrazzini
This baked linguine with a bubbling, creamy Parmesan white wine sauce and a mix of sautéed mushrooms, peas, and shredded rotisserie chicken might just be your new weeknight go-to.
Chicken and Mushroom Tagliatelle
Looking for a savory and rich chicken thigh pasta recipe with umami flavors? This pasta dish is comforting and absolutely delicious. Boneless, skinless thighs are browned in butter, then sautéed with shallots and cremini mushrooms. The sauce—made from white wine, Parmesan, and heavy cream—is unparalleled.
Pappardelle With Creamy Chicken Sauce
A simple sauce of garlic, onion, and cream envelops wide ribbons of pasta and sautéed chicken breast. Make a green salad while the sauce simmers, and dinner is ready in about half an hour.
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs With Spaghetti
For a delicious new take on Chicken Parmesan, try these giant meatballs. Ground chicken stands in for the usual cutlet and the cheese is on the inside, mozzarella oozes out when you cut it into a meatball. To keep things a bit traditional, they are served atop spaghetti with marinara sauce.
Chicken Fettuccine With Pesto Cream Sauce
Use our classic basil pesto sauce to whip up this crowd-pleasing creamy pasta dish. The rich, decadent flavor, thanks to heavy cream, will be amped up with a healthy infusion of fresh basil and crunchy pine nuts.
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