45 Chicken Pasta Recipes That Combine Your Two Faves Into One Epic Dish

We've incorporated Tuscan flavors into countless of our weeknight dinners, including one of our most popular recipes of all time: creamy Tuscan chicken. We turn to this recipe so often, we decided to transform it into a pasta dinner to shake up your dinner rotation

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If you're obsessed with chicken Florentine, then let us introduce you to your new favorite pasta dinner. This pasta—filled with chicken breasts, chopped tomatoes, and baby spinach—is completed with a bright and rich white wine and cream-based sauce. Ready in under an hour, this is the weeknight dinner to make when you're craving something a bit special, or if you need a date night winner that couldn't be easier to whip up.

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Let the good times roll because this chicken and gnocchi skillet takes you down South to the cuisine of Louisiana. If you're celebrating Mardi Gras or just enjoying a fun dinner, pair this dish with a batch of Hurricanes for total Big Easy vibes.

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If you didn’t grow up with this comfort food, allow us to introduce you to your new favorite easy weeknight dinner. Chicken, spaghetti, and veggies combine with a creamy, cheesy sauce for a baked and bubbling casserole that’s just as perfect for busy weeknights as it is for parties.

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You need this go-to in your arsenal. It's the classic pseudo-Italian pasta we just can't seem to get enough of. Of course, there are tons of jarred pasta sauces you can buy, but making Alfredo sauce from scratch is actually so easy.

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The flavors in this recipe take their cues from shawarma, the popular Levantine dish that features thin cuts of seasoned meat. The spice mix here is a shortcut to those delicious flavors. Each bite of flavorful chicken is nicely balanced by the tomato-cucumber-feta salad and chewy orzo.

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This recipe combines an Italian idea, a Spanish technique, and an American invention, and turns them into a perfectly harmonious pasta salad you’re going to want to make again and again. It’s one of those dishes that, after one taste, you’ll go: Why have I never made this before? It would be especially delightful in summer with sweet, in-season tomatoes and flavorful basil, but you can make this any time of year for a super-satisfying, unique twist on the traditional summer side.

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In search of a quick and easy lunch or picnic side that doesn’t compromise on flavor? Welcome to the party! This bright, savory pasta salad will fill you up without weighing you down. Juicy marinated artichokes, briny Castelvetrano olives, and creamy cannellini beans dance with crisp arugula and crunchy pistachios in a zingy lemon vinaigrette to create the ultimate spring-y side.

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What isn’t pesto good in? It’s a sauce that turns any dish into kitchen gold, especially this totally comforting and delicious gnocchi and chicken bake. Whether you use our go-to pesto recipe to get started or buy your favorite store-bought version to speed things up, this dish isn’t going to last long—it’s the kind of meal people will fight over the last spoonful.

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Often overlooked in favor of chicken breasts and thighs, the humble drumstick is fun to eat, always seems to stay tender and juicy, and is a cost-effective choice when it comes to chicken. To lend the dish Greek vibes, we started off by preparing a creamy, lemon-y orzo that finishes off in the oven with the drumsticks. Then a tasty sprinkle of tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and dill give the whole dish a fresh finish—think main and salad all in one!

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This recipe marries two of our favorite creamy comfort foods, spicy chicken tikka masala and rich, garlicky fettuccine Alfredo. This match made in heaven is a creamy, unique dish that will be ready to serve up in just over an hour!

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We believe that summer dinners should be both quick and easy, so this skillet pasta dinner requires just a handful of ingredients—bowtie pasta, marinara sauce, chicken sausage, zucchini, bell pepper, spinach... SO EASY.

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Taco spaghetti is a classic weeknight dinner for us at Delish, which inspired this genius dinner hack. We swapped out the tortillas for jumbo pasta shells, and stuffed them full of rotisserie chicken, green chiles, and enchilada sauce, all topped with melted cheese and a drizzle of sour cream for the ultimate hearty, flavorful dinner. If you just can't decide what to whip up on a busy weeknight, then this cheap and easy dinner is what you should reach for.

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Aside from a name that's a hoot to say, Chicken Riggies (aka Utica, New York’s pride and joy) has a lot going for it, namely that it's a slightly creamy, spicy, and a bit-sweet pleasure to eat. It’s so good, it might just become a new go-to weeknight dinner.

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Here, chicken, orzo, spinach, and feta come together into a complete meal that’s quick enough for a weeknight, but beautiful enough to serve to friends at a dinner party. It’s easy and delicious and, best of all, won’t load up your sink with a ton of dishes.

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The salty goodness of crisped pork belly transfers over to the leaner white meat in this play on chicken Parm. Toasting panko in that same pan leads to an even more flavorful bread crumb topping, complete with a slightly spicy, Italian-seasoned everything bagel spice addition.

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Craving chicken Parm but not in the mood for all the time it requires to prepare this labor of love dish? Opt for our chicken nugget Parmesan casserole instead.

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Here, we took our popular lemon butter chicken pasta and gave it a worthwhile upgrade with tangy feta, chicken thighs, and gemelli noodles. The creamy, rich pasta sauce with fresh lemon and feta (plus juicy chicken thighs) all comes together in one pot for a simple but extra satisfying meal.

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We've done our fair share of creative takes on chicken Parm, but when we're looking for an extra-cozy version, we turn to this recipe. Filled with everything you love, this soup version is perfect for nights when you're craving the classic, but need something that'll warm up the soul.

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If you love this dish from California Pizza Kitchen, you're in for a treat. This easy copycat dinner comes together in minutes and delivers a spicy kick that you might just enjoy more than the OG. Pair it with our BBQ chicken skillet pizza for the full fast-casual experience.

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