Best 6 Italian Chicken Pasta Skillet Recipes

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When it comes to quick and delicious weeknight dinners, few dishes satisfy quite like a skillet meal. This Italian chicken pasta skillet is no exception! This vibrant one-pan dish combines succulent chicken, flavorful pasta, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce. It's a culinary symphony that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create this mouthwatering dish that will become a staple in your dinner rotation.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CHICKEN SKILLET



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This is a healthy, delicious, easy dinner! The best part is that it cooks all in one skillet so there is hardly any mess!

Provided by RHARRIS524

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
2 cloves garlic, chopped, or to taste
½ cup red cooking wine
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
8 ounces small seashell pasta
5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat, and cook and stir the chicken and garlic until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes. Pour the wine and diced tomatoes with their juice into the skillet, and bring to a boil over high heat while scraping any browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the shells have cooked through, but are still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Spread the spinach over the top of the pasta, cover, and simmer until the spinach leaves are cooked, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet, and simmer until the cheese has melted and the pasta is bubbling, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 757.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN-PASTA SKILLET



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Bring on the cheesy heartiness you adore with an Italian Chicken-Pasta Skillet! This better-for-you Italian Chicken-Pasta Skillet is full of flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
2 cups mostaccioli, cooked
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 min. Add vegetables; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add sauce and pasta; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 1 cup cheese; top with remaining cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SKILLET



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This saucy, cheesy pasta and chicken dish sure doesn't feel low fat, but it is! Writes Mary Jones of St. Louis, Missouri, "My husband loves this dish. It's so good, you'll want to lick the plate!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-3/4 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute mushrooms for 2-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes and soup until blended. Stir in the chicken, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until heated through. , Drain noodles; stir into skillet. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; cover until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SKILLET



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"Hearty and well-seasoned, this delicious chicken is sure to appeal to all palates," relates Shirley Thompson of Lane, Oklahoma.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), skin removed
3/4 cup sliced celery
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute chicken over medium heat until browned. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute celery, green pepper, onion and mushrooms until tender. , Return chicken to pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken and vegetables. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover; simmer 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SKILLET CHICKEN PASTA



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This is a tasteful combination of vegetables, chicken, and pasta prepared in a cast iron skillet. My family eats tons of this stuff.

Provided by scotty.h

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ (8 ounce) package spaghettini
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 plum tomato (blank)s roma (plum) tomatoes, halved and sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 tablespoon ketchup
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 each skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 each garlic cloves, crushed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the spaghettini, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta until it has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 6-8 minutes. Drain well and keep warm.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the tomatoes; cook until they soften and begin to break down. Stir in the garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, sugar, and ketchup. Heat sauce through and reserve.
  • Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a separate cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken; cook until browned. Stir in crushed garlic cloves; cook for 1 additional minute.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and reserve. Turn heat to high. Stir the green pepper, red pepper, onion, and mushrooms into the skillet and cook until they begin to soften. Stir in browned chicken. Turn heat to medium and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss the chicken and vegetables with the tomato sauce and the hot pasta. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.4 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 524.9 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN IN A SKILLET



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Make and share this Italian Chicken in a Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped green peppers
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups small shell pasta, shells, macaroni etc

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.
  • In lg skillet, brown chicken in oil.
  • Add onion and peppers, cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, and spices.
  • Cook 2 minutes.
  • Add pasta, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 min or until pasta is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 716.9, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 23.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your dish. Look for ripe vegetables, tender chicken, and flavorful cheese.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken and vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make the dish watery.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked through before adding it to the pasta. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really brings this dish together. Make sure to use a sauce that is flavorful and that complements the other ingredients.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This Italian Chicken Pasta Skillet is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please the whole family. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your dish turns out perfectly every time.

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