Best 7 Italian Herb And Cheese Chicken Pasta Recipes

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When it comes to quick and easy family meals that are packed with flavor, Italian herb and cheese chicken pasta is always a winner. If you're in search of the perfect recipe to satisfy everyone at the table, you've come to the right place. This article has everything you need to know about creating a delicious and satisfying Italian herb and cheese chicken pasta dish from scratch. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of prep work, you can whip up a flavorful pasta dish that's sure to become a family favorite.

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ITALIAN HERB BAKED CHICKEN & PASTA RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Italian Herb Baked Chicken & Pasta Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by dkanon

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked medium pasta, such as rotini, penne or ziti
1 pound uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups water
1 package McCormick® Italian Chicken and Pasta Bake Seasoning Mix
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Place pasta, chicken and 1 cup of the cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix water, seasoning mix and tomatoes until well blended. Pour over pasta and chicken. Stir to coat well, making sure most of the pasta is covered with sauce. Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove foil and stir. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes. (Sauce will continue to thicken upon standing.)

ONE POT CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA + VIDEO



One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta + Video image

Cheesy Chicken Pasta is a hearty Italian meal that simply bursts with Italian flavors! You need ONE pot for this chicken spaghetti recipe!

Provided by Donna Elick

Categories     Main

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces baby spinach leaves (divided)
1 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil with Italian herbs (drained (about 7 ounces))
1 large yellow onion (sliced)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2" bite sized pieces)
6 cloves garlic (sliced)
1 pound dry linguine
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
32 ounces (4 cups) reduced sodium chicken stock
8 ounces (1 cup) chardonnay wine
4 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 of the spinach with the tomatoes, onion, chicken, garlic, pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pour chicken stock and wine over top. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Cook 7-9 minutes until pasta is al dente (with a bite to it). Toss pasta with tongs occasionally to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot. You will still have some liquid in the pan when the pasta is done cooking. This is going to make the base for our delicious cheese sauce.
  • Turn off the heat and add the cheese to the pasta. Toss pasta with tongs until the cheese melts into the pasta. Toss in remaining spinach.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 ., Calories 562 kcal, Carbohydrate 70 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 1303 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

ITALIAN HERB BAKED CHICKEN AND PASTA



Italian Herb Baked Chicken and Pasta image

Unlike most baked pasta recipes, this one starts with uncooked pasta so it's super convenient. With the added water and canned diced tomatoes, the pasta cooks in the oven along with the chicken and cheese for an easy one-dish meal.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked medium pasta, such as rotini, penne or ziti
1 pound uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
1 1/2 cups water
1 package McCormick® Italian Herb Baked Chicken & Pasta Seasoning Mix
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes undrained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Place pasta, chicken and 1 cup of the cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Mix water, Seasoning Mix and tomatoes until well blended. Pour over pasta and chicken. Stir to coat well, making sure most of the pasta is covered with sauce. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove foil and stir. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes. (Sauce will continue to thicken upon standing.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 Calories

ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA



Italian Chicken Pasta image

I really like this recipe because the combination of artichokes, roasted peppers and olives gives it a great flavor and it is quick and easy to do. I originally found it in Bon Appetit years ago and it has been a favorite ever since. I sometimes add sun-dried tomatoes in oil but it is really good the way it is- even cold the next day for lunch. I also sometimes use penne or other shaped pasta. This is my first recipe posting and I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by nadia murray

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into eighths
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into strips
1 (9 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, undrained
1/2 cup pitted black olives, drained
salt and pepper
3/4 lb tricolor fusilli, freshly cooked
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, stirring and taking care not to brown the garlic, about 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken strips and stir until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix in artichoke hearts and peppers with their liquid and olives and heat through.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over pasta and toss well.
  • Serve, passing parmesan separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.9, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 966.4, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 40.6

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA WITH CHICKEN



Creamy Italian Pasta with Chicken image

I created this recipe one night when I was too tired to wander around the grocery store figuring out what to make. This is even more delicious when topped with Parmesan or mozzarella cheese. To give it a little kick, add some red pepper flakes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
3 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine the chicken, tomatoes and Alfredo sauce; heat through. Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted., Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PENNE



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This easy stir-fry combines the pasta with green pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes in an Italian-style sauce. I made up this recipe one evening, and it was a big hit with my family. -Janeen Longfellow, Wolcottville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small green pepper, julienned
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a nonstick wok, stir-fry the chicken, pepper, onion and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, sauce and seasoning; heat through. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY PASTA WITH FRESH HERBS AND CHICKEN



Creamy Pasta With Fresh Herbs and Chicken image

I got this recipe from my ex-husbands cousin Paula. I always liked her the most :) This is a really yummy dish. The ingredients may sound a little different but they blend so great.

Provided by Queen uh Cuisine

Categories     Savory

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine cream, butter, salt, nutmeg and cayenne in a saucepan and simmer 15 minutes, or until sauce is slightly reduced and thickened.
  • While the sauce is reducing, get the water ready for the pasta and cook as directed.
  • Whisk in Parmesan cheese and herbs to the cream mixture and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked chicken to the cream mixture.
  • Serve pasta topped with the creamy herb and chicken mixture.
  • Serve with a salad and crusty bread. Don't forget the wine :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2073.3, Fat 110, SaturatedFat 62.4, Cholesterol 463.6, Sodium 1145.2, Carbohydrate 177.3, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 91.3

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken.
  • If you don't have Italian seasoning, you can make your own by combining dried basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a more complex flavor. Some good options include Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano.
  • If you like a creamy sauce, add a splash of heavy cream or milk to the pan.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This Italian Herb and Cheese Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's sure to please the whole family. It's packed with flavor from the Italian herbs and cheeses, and the chicken is tender and juicy. Serve it with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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