Best 8 Skillet Chicken Pasta Recipes

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Skillet chicken pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. This dish combines tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and al dente pasta in a creamy, cheesy sauce. It's a one-pot meal that can be made in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy families or anyone who wants a delicious and satisfying meal without a lot of fuss.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA SKILLET



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A scratch dinner done in 40 minutes using just one pan? It's not too good to be true-but it is so very good! A classic homemade Alfredo sauce gets tossed with cooked chicken, peas and ziti pasta for an impressive meal that you can make on the fly.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
8 oz uncooked ziti pasta (2 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup frozen sweet peas
Chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat until melted; add garlic. Cook and stir constantly about 1 minute or until fragrant. Add broth, pasta, salt and pepper; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in whipping cream and Parmesan cheese; cook over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until bubbly. Stir in chicken and frozen sweet peas; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated through.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

SKILLET CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Yes, it's hard to believe how easy this creamy, veggie-packed chicken pasta is to make, or that you need only one skillet to make it, but what will surprise you most is how much your family will love it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (14 oz) chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
8 oz farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cups trimmed 1-inch pieces asparagus (about 1 lb)
6 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic sweet peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and lemon peel; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add broth; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta, carrots, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 11 minutes. Uncover; add asparagus and cooked chicken. Cover and cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and asparagus is just tender.
  • Stir in cubes of cream cheese, the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until smooth. Add frozen peas; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until peas are heated through and sauce is creamy.
  • Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Sauce will continue to thicken as it stands.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 6 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1400 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g

THAI CHICKEN PASTA SKILLET



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This gorgeous Bangkok-style pasta has been a faithful standby for many years and always gets loads of praise. For a potluck, we increase it and do it ahead. -Susan Ten Pas, Myrtle Creek, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 package (10 ounces) fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into thin strips
2 cups julienned carrots (about 8 ounces)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup Thai peanut sauce
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced diagonally
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add snap peas and carrots; stir-fry 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add chicken, peanut sauce and spaghetti; heat through, tossing to combine., Transfer to a serving plate. Top with cucumber and, if desired, cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ONE-SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA



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You can have this quick, easy fajita pasta on the table in no time. We love the kicked-up Southwestern flavor, and I like being able to make the whole meal in my cast-iron skillet. I sometimes garnish it with crushed corn chips. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 envelope fajita seasoning mix, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and 4-1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning; cook and stir until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm., Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add onion, green pepper and remaining 4-1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning. Cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan., In the same skillet, add broth, diced tomatoes, green chiles, cream and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Return macaroni, chicken and vegetables to skillet; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 1304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

GRECIAN PASTA & CHICKEN SKILLET



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We love a homemade meal at the end of the day. But the prep involved? Not so much. My Greek-inspired pasta is lemony, herby and, thankfully, easy. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup white wine or water
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces multigrain thin spaghetti
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup roasted sweet red pepper strips
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients; add spaghetti. Bring to a boil. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and spaghetti is tender, 5-7 minutes., Stir in artichoke hearts, spinach, red pepper, olives, green onion, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, oil and pepper. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 2-3 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN PASTA SKILLET



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I wanted to come up with a healthier mac and cheese dish-something with a little fiber and veggies. My husband doesn't like health food, but he loved this! -Heather McClintock, Columbus, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
4 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 teaspoon garlic-herb seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in broth mixture. Add half-and-half. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Add process cheese, seasoning blend and salt; stir until smooth., Add chicken and pasta mixture; heat through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN AND PASTA SKILLET



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Make and share this South of the Border Chicken and Pasta Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chads Cook

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups pasta, medium-size, uncooked
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, thawed and cut into bite-size pieces (about 1lb.)
16 ounces salsa (about 2 cups)
10 ounces frozen corn, unthawed (about 2 cups)
4 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup kraft mexican style finely shredded four cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat for 6 minutes or until done. Add salsa, corn, cream cheese and cumin; simmer on medium-low heat 6 minutes or until corn is heated through and cream cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; add to skillet with half the shredded cheese. Simmer 3 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining shredded cheese; cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around looking for things while you're cooking.
  • Choose Your Pasta Wisely: Different types of pasta have different cooking times and textures. For this dish, we recommend using a short pasta, such as penne or rotini, which will hold the sauce well.
  • Don't Overcook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold the sauce as well.
  • Season the Chicken Generously: Before cooking the chicken, season it liberally with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This will help to flavor the chicken throughout.
  • Cook the Chicken in Batches: If you're cooking a lot of chicken, cook it in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Overcrowding the pan will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Use a Good Quality Sauce: The sauce is the star of this dish, so make sure you use a good quality sauce that you enjoy. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Add the Pasta to the Sauce: Once the sauce is simmering, add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes, until the pasta is heated through.
  • Garnish with Parmesan Cheese: Before serving, garnish the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This will add a touch of flavor and richness.

Conclusion:

This skillet chicken pasta is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be on the table in under 30 minutes. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please the whole family.

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