24 Chicken Pasta Recipes That Will Win Over Everyone! 

August 16, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Chicken pasta is a fan favorite but it is easy to get bored with the same old recipes. If you are looking to switch things up and try some new recipes, then this is the place for you! From creamy and traditional to spicy and innovative, find all the chicken pasta dishes you need right here! 

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1. Creamy Chicken Pasta

Whoa, is this chicken pasta creamy! It contains half and half, parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, and broth plus a ton of seasonings. The pasta and Italian seasoned chicken are tossed in this deliciously silky sauce. 

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Creamy Chicken Pasta

2. One Pot Pasta with Chicken 

Since the chicken and the pasta are cooked together, you need just one pan for this recipe. This means that all the different flavors of the ingredients blend together beautifully, creating a truly yummy dish - and it is super creamy too! 

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One Pot Pasta with Chicken

3. Chicken Mushroom Pasta 

This is such a flavorful and creamy pasta! The chicken is seasoned with herbs and spices before being cooked to a golden brown. Then, you make up the mushroom sauce that includes cream cheese and then combine it with the chicken and cooked pasta. 

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Chicken Mushroom Pasta

4. Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta 

It doesn't get any easier than this pasta - it has a ton of flavor but it is really easy to whip up. The garlic, Italian seasoning, white wine, and parmesan work beautifully together to create a chicken pasta that is bursting with flavor with every bite. 

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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

5. Tuscan Chicken Pasta 

There are just so many flavors to love with this pasta. You have the gorgeous combination of sun dried tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, spices, and more! The pasta gets its creaminess from full cream, milk, and plenty of parmesan!  

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Tuscan Chicken Pasta

6. Cheesy Chicken Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells 

There is more than one way to make chicken pasta and these pasta shells are certainly a great option! These are so delicious and decadent that they are sure to be a hit with everyone! Here, the chicken is roasted and diced before being stuffed into pasta shells with spinach and seasoning. Then, the stuffed pasta shells are placed in a baking dish lined with spaghetti sauce and are drowned in a four cheese pasta sauce!

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Cheesy Chicken Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells

7. BBQ Chicken Pasta 

This pasta has all the good ingredients! Chicken pieces are fried with bacon and then cooked with garlic, veggies, tomatoes, smoked paprika, stock, and barbecue sauce. Then, you add in the pasta and cook until done. The whole thing comes together in a single dish and is absolutely delicious! 

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BBQ Chicken Pasta

8. Lemon Chicken Pasta with Parsley 

If you are looking for a light chicken pasta dish, then this is the one for you! Here, browned chicken is tossed in a lemon parsley oil and then cooked pasta is added into the mix. Add in even more lemon parsley oil and then top with parmesan. 

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Lemon Chicken Pasta with Parsley

9. Cajun Chicken Pasta 

The cajun seasoning for this pasta is absolutely delicious. It consists of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, and cayenne pepper. The chicken is seasoned with this and then fried. Next, you add pasta, fire roasted tomatoes, and broth and cook until done. If you want to make the pasta creamy, add in some cream cheese into the mix too. 

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Cajun Chicken Pasta

10. Tomato Basil Pasta with Balsamic Grilled Chicken 

For this recipe, the chicken is first marinated with balsamic vinegar, pesto, honey, and seasonings before being grilled to perfection. Then, you toss the cooked pasta in a sauce made from cherry tomatoes, basil, and garlic. Top the pasta with the chicken and drizzle with a balsamic glaze. 

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Tomato Basil Pasta with Balsamic Grilled Chicken

11. Bruschetta Chicken Pasta 

This recipe comes together in just 30 minutes making it the perfect choice for a weekday dinner. Here, cooked pasta and sauteed chicken are tossed in a bruschetta sauce that is made from Roma tomatoes, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. It is simple, delicious, and very refreshing! 

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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

12. Spicy Chicken Pasta 

This chicken pasta gets its heat from cayenne pepper and red chili flakes. Don't worry, though, because this pasta isn't too spicy. The heat is toned down by the tomatoes and cream. The sun dried tomatoes add a lovely punch of flavor to the mix. 

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Spicy Chicken Pasta

13. Healthy Chicken Pasta 

If you are trying to eat better without sacrificing flavor, then this is the recipe for you! This dish is chock full of healthy chicken and veggies but the tomato passata, garlic, and chili flakes add a ton of flavor. Make sure to top your dish with just a little bit of parmesan cheese for extra taste. 

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Healthy Chicken Pasta

14. Chicken Fajita Pasta

Yes, this recipe is exactly what it sounds like - adding the flavors of fajitas to pasta. Best of all, this all comes together in one pan, ensuring that there is much less fuss for you! The chicken and pasta are seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and other spices. Bell peppers and onions round out the veggies. All of this and the pasta is cooked in milk with some extra cheese added in at the end! 

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Chicken Fajita Pasta

15. Chicken Pasta Bake 

This is going to be one of the sauciest and most gooey chicken pasta dishes you have ever tried. Chicken is cooked in bacon fat and then cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, and a homemade sauce are ladled into a baking dish. This is then topped with mozzarella cheese and parmesan and baked until golden brown. 

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Chicken Pasta Bake

16. Caprese Chicken Pasta 

Here, the chicken is browned and then added to a homemade simple tomato sauce, along with cooked pasta and balsamic vinegar. Add in spinach and then mozzarella cheese as the finishing touches to this light and delicious dish! 

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Caprese Chicken Pasta

17. Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta 

You can choose to use homemade pesto or store bought pesto for this recipe. And, despite the name, this is not the only ingredient in this pasta. You also have sun dried tomatoes, cream, and parmesan cheese to create a creamy and well-balanced dish. 

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Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

18. Honey Harissa Chicken Pasta with Chickpeas 

Want to do something completely different with your chicken pasta? Then try out this recipe! The chicken is cooked in harissa and garlic paste. In a separate step you make a sauce with cream, chickpeas, lemon, and honey. Then, stir in cooked pasta and top with the chicken. 

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Honey Harissa Chicken Pasta with Chickpeas

19. Ground Chicken Pasta Skillet 

One of the main perks to using ground chicken in your pasta recipe is that it cooks quickly. Also, the chicken ends up more flavorful. This recipe tosses cooked chicken and cooked pasta in a marinara sauce and tops it off with parmesan cheese for finishing touches. 

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Ground Chicken Pasta Skillet

20. Baked Feta Chicken Pasta 

This is such a simple but tasty dish! Chicken, a block of feta cheese, tomatoes, and cloves of garlic are placed in a baking dish. You drizzle olive oil and seasonings on top and then bake until done. You remove the chicken and slice. The rest of the ingredients in the baking dish are gently squashed and combined and added to pasta. The chicken is then placed on top of the pasta. 

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Baked Feta Chicken Pasta

21. Greek Chicken and Orzo 

This Mediterranean dish has so much to offer in terms of flavor! Seasoned and browned chicken is tossed in orzo, olives, and bell peppers. Fresh seasoned tomatoes are served over the chicken and pasta and then topped with feta cheese and tzatziki. 

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Greek Chicken and Orzo

22. Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta 

For this recipe, you make a creamy and savory pasta sauce with buffalo sauce, cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, seasonings, and shredded rotisserie chicken. Then, you toss it all with cooked pasta for a truly satisfying dish! 

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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

23. Chicken Pasta Salad 

This is such a light and refreshing - yet delicious salad - cooked chicken, pasta, bacon, tomatoes, and parmesan are tossed in a lemon, olive oil, and mustard dressing. This is absolutely perfect for the summer! 

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Chicken Pasta Salad

24. Chicken Alfredo Pasta 

This is such a delicious and indulgent recipe - perfect for those days when you are in need of some comfort food. Here, the cooked pasta and chicken are combined with an oh so creamy sauce!

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Chicken Alfredo Pasta

If you are a fan of chicken pasta, it is clear that you are spoiled for choice! Whether you are looking for something creamy, light, or different - these recipes are sure to help you out! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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