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    Home » Chicken

    22 Chicken Pasta Recipes for When You Need Cooking to Be Fun Again

    By Emmeline Kemperyd updated February 25, 2026 · Published March 22, 2026 · Leave a Comment

    These chicken pasta dishes are a fantastic way to bring excitement back to your dinner table. With a variety of flavors and ingredients, these recipes are sure to please everyone in the family. From creamy sauces to spicy dishes, there's a chicken pasta dish for every mood and occasion.

    One-Pan Cajun Chicken Pasta

    Cajun chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This chicken pasta is a great way to add some excitement to your meals with its creamy and zesty flavors. It's a satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy.

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    Sundried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

    Sundried Tomato Pasta with Chicken
    Photo credit: Always use butter

    Brighten up your weeknight meals with a delicious Chicken Pasta in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. This dish is packed with flavor from crème fraîche and dried herbs, and it comes together in just 20 minutes.

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    Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Three Olives Branch.

    Spice up your dinner plans with these tasty chicken pasta dishes. They feature a creamy cheese sauce combined with ham and chicken, all topped with a crunchy breadcrumb layer for a fun twist on a classic.

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    Pesto Chicken with Pasta

    A plate of pesto chicken pasta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Plain chicken breasts can be turned into a delicious meal that everyone will love with just a few ingredients. Mixing basil pesto, heavy cream, and balsamic vinegar creates a simple and quick dish that's perfect for any night.

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    Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

    Chicken broccoli alfredo with wooden spoon.
    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

    Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a tasty dinner that brings together chicken and broccoli in a creamy pasta dish. It's a great choice for family meals that everyone will enjoy.

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    Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

    chicken pesto pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Barley & Sage.

    This chicken pesto pasta salad is a fresh and satisfying dish that comes together in under 20 minutes. With creamy pesto, grilled chicken, spinach, and tomatoes, it's perfect for busy nights when you want something delicious without a lot of work.

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    Marry Me Chicken Pasta

    Marry me chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a quick and delicious meal that you can whip up in just 20 minutes. With a creamy sauce made from crème fraîche, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, it adds a tasty twist to your dinner using everyday ingredients.

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta with Feta Cheese

    finished pasta with chicken and feta cheese
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Feta cheese gives a tasty kick to this creamy pasta sauce. It's a great way to spice up your chicken pasta!

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    Coconut Lime Chicken Pasta

    Coconut Lime Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Craft Cookbook.

    This Coconut Lime Chicken & Pasta offers a fresh and zesty take on your usual pasta dishes. With a tangy coconut lime sauce, it's a quick meal that's great for sharing and can be ready in just 30 minutes.

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    Pesto Chicken Pasta

    Pesto Chicken Pasta
    Photo Credit: The Toasty Kitchen.

    This Chicken Pesto Pasta is a fun way to shake up your dinner plans. With just 5 easy ingredients, you can whip up a tasty dish featuring bow tie pasta and chicken in a flavorful pesto sauce.

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    Kung Pao Spaghetti

    Kung Pao Spaghetti.
    Photo credit: Spice Cravings.

    This Kung Pao Spaghetti brings a fun spin to your usual Chinese takeout with tasty pasta, chicken, and fresh veggies. It's all tossed together in a homemade kung pao sauce and finished off with peanuts and spring onions.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta

    Buffalo chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that combines spicy sauce, tangy blue cheese, and tender chicken with pasta. It's a great option for a satisfying meal that breaks away from the usual routine.

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    Red wine chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This creamy Chicken Pasta is easy to whip up and packed with tasty ingredients like red wine, mushrooms, and thyme. It's a fantastic choice for dinner and for lunch the next day.

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    Chicken Noodle Casserole

    A plate of chicken noodle casserole.
    Photo credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    This dish features tender chicken, fresh veggies, and pasta all mixed together in a creamy sauce. It's a great way to use up what you have in your kitchen and enjoy a tasty meal.

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    Fried Green Curry Spaghetti

    A bowl of fried spaghetti with green curry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish mixes Thai curry with spaghetti for a tasty twist that you'll want to make again and again. It's a fun way to spice up your meals and enjoy something different.

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    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features a rich garlic parmesan sauce, juicy chicken, and well-cooked pasta for a fulfilling meal. It's a great choice for dinner when you want something delicious and comforting.

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    Lemon Chicken Pasta

    Lemon chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features a bright lemon garlic Parmesan cream sauce over perfectly cooked spaghetti, paired with tender sautéed chicken. It's a satisfying and flavorful choice for dinner.

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    Brown Butter + Sage Chicken Penne Pasta

    Brown Butter + Sage Chicken Penne Pasta
    Photo Credit: Buy This Cook That.

    This dish is easy to prepare and will quickly become a favorite in your meal lineup. It's a great option for busy nights when you want something delicious without a lot of work.

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    Cajun Chicken Pasta Casserole

    Cajun chicken pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

    Everyone loves a good cajun flavor combination, and I love the ease of this casserole. It's a game changer that you can make without boiling the pasta, and you'll love the creamy sauce that forms as it bakes.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

    Chicken alfredo on a plate.
    Photo credit: Corrie Cooks.

    Juicy chicken and perfectly cooked penne pasta come together in a delicious Alfredo dish. This is a quick and satisfying meal that will brighten up your dinner routine.

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    Chicken Pasta Bake

    Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Recipe Well.

    This Chicken Pasta Bake is packed with comforting flavors from a cheesy tomato sauce and easy-to-find ingredients. It's a fantastic way to transform a rotisserie chicken into a delicious meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

    Pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Nutmeg and Vinegar.

    This chicken pesto pasta salad is a bright and tasty option that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It's also great to bring along to potlucks.

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      18 Chicken Pasta Dinners That Make Weeknights So Much Easier
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      19 One-Pan Chicken Dinners That Will Transform Your Weeknights

    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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