Ingredients Pasta + Noodles 20 Chicken Pasta Recipes to Make Again and Again By Food & Wine Editors Updated on March 9, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio Chicken and pasta, both hearty foods on their own, unite in these recipes to deliver the ultimate comfort food. Think fettuccine with white chicken ragù, creamy chicken and bacon pasta, and penne with smoked chicken and mascarpone, to name a few. If you're a fan of chicken liver, we have a chicken liver ragù rigatoni you'll definitely want to try, too. Keep reading for even more chicken pasta recipes to add to your repertoire. 01 of 20 Creamy Chicken Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Kale © Kristen Stevens Most of the creamy texture of this kale and mushroom sauce comes from the extra-virgin olive oil, so make sure to use a brand with a flavor you like. Get the Recipe 02 of 20 Sheet Pan Baked Chicken, Feta, Tomatoes, and Kale with Pasta Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Tangy feta and juicy tomatoes roast together in the oven, creating a creamy sauce that clings to ruffly campanelle or corkscrew-shaped cavatappi pasta in this easy-bake sheet-pan dinner. The whole dish comes together in under an hour as the chicken, cheese, and aromatics bake in the oven while the pasta and kale quickly cook on the stove. Get the Recipe 03 of 20 Penne with Smoked Chicken and Mascarpone © Ben Dearnley This pasta recipe packs in smoked chicken, plenty of vegetables — zucchini, young green beans, and shallots — and mascarpone cheese all into one dish. Get the Recipe 04 of 20 Chicken Spaghetti Lo Mein Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Writer Lan Samantha Chang's family adds even more savory flavor to their favorite lo mein recipe with dried shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Baking the noodles with the mushroom soaking liquid and soy sauce infuses rich flavor, complemented by the stir-fried chicken, eggs, and celery that complete the dish. Get the Recipe 05 of 20 Orecchiette with Chicken, Caramelized Onions, and Blue Cheese © Kelsey Brown The sweetness of the onions contrasts perfectly with the saltiness of the cheese in this dish. If you don't have orecchiette, feel free to use shells or bow ties instead. Get the Recipe 06 of 20 Chicken Riggies Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Margret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen This pasta dish from Utica, New York, is made with chicken, rigatoni, and hot or sweet peppers in a spicy tomato cream sauce. We used some of the brine from the jarred pickled peppers to marinate the chicken, and more to lend its punchy heat to the tomato sauce; the cream in the sauce tempers the heat of the peppers. Get the Recipe 07 of 20 Chicken Tetrazzini © Abby Hocking If you don't want to poach chicken breasts for this version of chicken tetrazzini, you can use three to four cups of meat from a rotisserie chicken instead. Get the Recipe 08 of 20 Pappardelle with Chicken and Pistachio-Mint Pesto David Cicconi F&W culinary director at large Justin Chapple makes a bright and nutty mint and pistachio pesto as the sauce for this fresh and summery warm pasta dish. Get the Recipe 09 of 20 Pasta Rustica with Caramelized Onion, Chicken, and Wild Mushrooms Wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a pinch of chile flakes give this simple chicken pasta a burst of flavor. Get the Recipe 10 of 20 Chicken in a Pot with Lemon Orzo Jonathan Lovekin "This is a very forgiving dish," says television cook Nigella Lawson. "It doesn't rely on precision timing: The chicken, leeks, and carrots are meant to be soft, and I even like it when the orzo is cooked far beyond the timing specified on the package. It's also open to variation, owing to what's in your kitchen." Get the Recipe 11 of 20 Pasta Shells with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts © Leela Cyd Mild chicken tames the strength of the sprouts in this recipe while garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan unite the two main ingredients and complement them both. Get the Recipe 12 of 20 Easy Chicken Lasagna © Todd Porter & Diane Cu Paired with a simple green salad and some crusty bread, this chicken lasagna is an easy weeknight meal. Get the Recipe 13 of 20 Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Artichoke Hearts and Spinach © Kristen Stevens Salty, smoky, thick-cut bacon adds depth while artichoke hearts and spinach help to lighten this creamy, savory chicken pasta dish. Get the Recipe 14 of 20 Chicken Liver Ragù Rigatoni Victor Protasio Using store-bought chicken liver mousse makes this recipe quick without sacrificing flavor. Get the Recipe 15 of 20 Chicken Tortellini Soup with Kale Caitlin Bensel Fresh ingredients team up with store-bought shortcuts to get this comforting dinner on the table in just over 30 minutes. Frozen cheese tortellini only need a five-minute dip in the simmering broth to cook up perfectly. Don't be tempted to dump the whole can of tomatoes into the pot; draining them first concentrates the flavor. Get the Recipe 16 of 20 Tagliatelle with Braised Chicken and Figs © Christina Holmes This Spanish-inspired pasta from chef Kyle Bailey is rich and complex-tasting, thanks to a sauce made from chicken braising liquid that's reduced until silky and luscious. Finishing touches of dried figs and marcona almonds add sweetness and crunch. Get the Recipe 17 of 20 Fettuccine with White Chicken Ragù Greg DuPree This creamy chicken ragù is easy to make and boasts remarkable depth thanks to the flavors of an Italian-style sofrito made with onions, carrots, celery, and parsley. Get the Recipe 18 of 20 Rustic Chicken and Chorizo Pasta © Kristen Stevens This simple but flavor-packed pasta recipe combines spicy chorizo sausage and caramelized onions with a single shredded chicken breast and spinach to make an easy dinner for two. Be sure to serve it with extra Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Get the Recipe 19 of 20 Lemon and Dill Chicken Pasta © Kristen Stevens This fast, easy, and light chicken pasta dish has lots of bright lemon flavor. Get the Recipe 20 of 20 Chicken and Spaghetti Casserole © Ian Knauer Baked spaghetti is a favorite. The noodles tangle around chicken and soak up the creamy sauce. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit