Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Healthy Pasta Recipes 20 Chicken Pasta Recipes You'll Want to Make Any Night of the Week Whether you're craving something light and lemony or rich and creamy, our chicken pasta recipe collection has something for everyone. By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly is a former associate digital food editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 5, 2023 Close Photo: Romulo Yanes 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. Another plus? Pasta comes in so many shapes and sizes. Wide noodles like tagliatelle and pappardelle are ideal for twirling in a rich sauce, whereas ridged and ruffle shapes like farfalle and penne rigate hold up to denser sauces. Chicken is another versatile ingredient—so we like to pair it with our favorite noodles whenever possible. That's why ground chicken, chicken breasts, chicken cutlets, and chicken thighs are all spotlighted alongside pasta in these mouthwatering recipes. 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 lemony, you'll want to make these delicious chicken pasta recipes for dinner this week. 30 Easy Weeknight Chicken Recipes Your Family Will Love 01 of 20 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. View Recipe 02 of 20 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. View Recipe 03 of 20 Chicken Bolognese With Tagliatelle Sharon Radisch 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. View Recipe 04 of 20 Greek-Chicken One-Pan Pasta Yunhee Kim 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. View Recipe 05 of 20 Chicken Puttanesca With Orzo Romulo Yanes 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. View Recipe 06 of 20 Sweet-and-Sour Chicken-Noodle Bowl Lennart Weibull 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. View Recipe 07 of 20 Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms Who wouldn't love this creamy pasta dish? Adding sautéed mushrooms to the meal is the perfect way to sneak vegetables into a hearty, indulgent meal. View Recipe 08 of 20 Spicy Chicken Pasta Even kids will be able to handle the heat in this easy weeknight pasta dish. The heat comes from ¼-teaspoon of red pepper flakes, but feel free to use less or more depending on just how hot you like it. View Recipe 09 of 20 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. View Recipe 10 of 20 Chicken and Kale Casserole Anna Williams 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. View Recipe 11 of 20 Light Chicken and Squash Lasagna This lighter take on lasagna layers noodles with chicken breasts, fresh summer squash, marinara sauce, and Parmesan for a satisfying meal that's not too heavy. View Recipe 12 of 20 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. View Recipe 13 of 20 Pasta With Chicken, Tomato, and Feta Thanks to store-bought rotisserie chicken, this light and fresh pasta dinner is ready in just 15 minutes and is as delicious as it is quick to make. View Recipe 14 of 20 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. View Recipe 15 of 20 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. View Recipe 16 of 20 Chicken Tetrazzini David Loftus 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. View Recipe 17 of 20 Orecchiette With Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Lean chicken sausage and lots of veggies keep this dish healthy while not skimping on flavor. If you don't have broccoli rabe, any leafy green—such as kale or Swiss chard—will do. View Recipe 18 of 20 Chicken and Mushroom Tagliatelle Romulo Yanes 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. View Recipe 19 of 20 Shells With Grilled Chicken and Mozzarella Inspired by a caprese salad, this quick pasta dish combines tomatoes, basil, and creamy fresh mozzarella with grilled chicken. No time to fire up the grill? This recipe is great with rotisserie chicken, too. View Recipe 20 of 20 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. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit