Chicken and pasta are our top choices for a quick and easy dinner. Below you will find 10 easy Chicken Pasta Recipes for Dinner – from Fettuccine to spaghetti and carbonara.
Whether you’re looking for a family pasta meal or a healthy pasta recipe, there’s a dish for everyone here! They are perfect for those busy weeknights.
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Best Chicken Pasta Dinner Ideas
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo for Two
This Chicken Alfredo is a creamy and flavorful fettuccine pasta dish, just like at Olive Garden. Simple, and budget-friendly, this elegant dish is one of my favorite weeknight recipes that you can make in just 20 minutes!
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Delicious, hearty, and comforting soup is loaded with chicken, noodles, and vegetables. Best of all, it takes only 30 minutes when made from scratch!
One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Your pasta dish is about to get a bit of a Southern flare with this recipe. Creamy Cajun chicken pasta has a little bit of a kick that doesn’t overpower the overall flavor. The best part? This is made all in one pot.
Chicken Penne Pasta
If you’re a fan of bruschetta bread then you’ll appreciate this one! It’s chicken penne pasta that’s topped with fresh bruschetta. It’s a creamy dish that’s just begging to be paired with garlic bread.
Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Do you love to eat at Olive Garden? Well now you can take that love right into your home! This copycat chicken alfredo recipe is just like the one you’d eat at the restaurant. Plus, it’s simple to make in just 20 minutes.
Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara
Tired of boring mid-week lunches? Kick it up a notch with this tasty chicken pasta dish, just like they do at Olive Garden! Made with fresh, flavorful ingredients and seasoned with herbs, this is a meal the whole family will enjoy.
Chicken Pasta Bake
Seeking a good comfort dish? Then you’ve come to the right place! It’s a recipe that’s loaded with chunks of chicken, penne pasta and chopped tomatoes. The star of this dish? The creamy cheese sauce!
Rotel Chicken Spaghetti
This recipe will kick up your traditional spaghetti a notch. Rotel chicken pasta is comforting, flavorful, with a bit of a spicy kick.
Low Carb Chicken Pasta Meal Prep
Gone are the days when you needed to buy pasta sauce at the grocery store. This dish is easy to make at home and even better to eat. It’s light, healthy and tasty too!
Shredded Chicken Pasta Bake
Spicy, cheesy, and delicious, this Mexican shredded chicken dinner is easy to make and full of flavor. Simply mix all the ingredients and bake in one pan for easy clean-up.
Easy Chicken Pasta Recipe for Dinner: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
- 4 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
Optional for Serving
- fresh parsley chopped
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter followed by sliced chicken breasts.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and starting to turn golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
- Add cream to the pan and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook several minutes until the sauce is bubbling and thickening, stirring from time to time.
- Once thickened, add parmesan to the pan and stir until combined. Remove from heat.
- Add cooked pasta to the chicken mixture, tossing several times to combine.
- Place pasta on serving plates. Sprinkle remaining parmesan on top and garnish with optional parsley. Enjoy!
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