Chicken Pasta Recipes
These chicken pasta recipes deliver rich flavor in under 45 minutes. Ideal for weeknights, they use everyday ingredients for a satisfying, affordable meal.
Pasta and chicken are a match made in the kitchen. This dish uses just six ingredients and a bit of time.
You don’t need fancy tools or a fancy recipe to make something great. Just a few basics can do.
Try this approach if you want something familiar but with a twist that keeps it interesting.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients
1 pound (450g) boneless chicken breast
Chicken breast is lean and cooks fast. Use thighs if you want more moisture and flavor.
8 ounces (225g) spaghetti or penne pasta
Spaghetti is classic, but penne holds sauce better. Choose based on what you have.
1 cup (240ml) milk or heavy cream
Milk gives a lighter feel, cream adds richness. Either works well with the dish.
1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
Broth adds depth. Use vegetable broth if you prefer a lighter taste.
2 tablespoons (30g) butter
Butter gives a smooth texture. Use olive oil if you want it lighter.
1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
Parmesan adds a salty, nutty flavor. Use any hard cheese if you don’t have it.
1/2 cup (75g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Mozzarella adds a gooey texture. Use it sparingly if you want less richness.
1 teaspoon (5g) salt
Salt enhances flavor. Reduce if using pre-salted pasta or broth.
1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) black pepper
Black pepper adds a bold kick. Use more if you like a spicier finish.
2 cloves garlic, minced
Garlic adds depth. Use more if you like a stronger garlic flavor.
1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
Olive oil helps sauté the chicken and garlic. Use butter if you want a richer base.
1/4 teaspoon (1g) dried basil or oregano
Basil or oregano adds a fresh herb note. Use fresh if available.
Chicken Pasta Recipes
These chicken pasta recipes deliver rich flavor in under 45 minutes. Ideal for weeknights, they use everyday ingredients for a satisfying, affordable meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) boneless chicken breast
- 8 ounces (225g) spaghetti or penne pasta
- 1 cup (240ml) milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30g) butter
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (75g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) dried basil or oregano
