Consider these chicken pasta recipes your weeknight starter pack.
Together, these two ingredients make up our weeknight warrior starter pack.
Read on for delicious ways to prepare chicken and pasta.
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This recipe makes six servings and is ready in just 35 minutes.
After baking, you’ll broil until the cheese is golden brown.
Top with fresh basil leaves and enjoy every cheesy bite.
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Chicken-And-Broccoli Skillet Pasta
Serve this meal right out of the skillet for casual family-style dining.
Stick it under the broiler for a few minutes for a crispy brown top.
This baked macaroni recipe adds in rotisserie chicken and hot sauce, plus bread crumbs mixed with blue cheese.
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It just makes sense to enjoy these two favorite dishes together.
Not to mention, this company-worthy dish comes together in just 20 minutes.
This light and refreshing pasta is a great way to show off your garden’s bounty.
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This noodle bowl is packed with colorful veggies, rotisserie chicken, and a to-die-for Thai sauce.
Serve over rice noodles or bean threads.
Heavenly Chicken Lasagna
Sometimes we feel like skipping the ground beef and tomato sauce.
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And we usejarred Alfredo sauceto reduce the prep time.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup
Can’t forget the forever classic.
Leeks, fresh herbs, and lemon juice brighten the flavor.
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Pepperoncini salad peppers add an extra zip to the dish.
Thanks to buttermilk, the creamy sauce has less fat than many cheese sauces.
Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake
Talk about a pretty picture.
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This colorful casserole is packed to the brim with cheese-filled tortellini, fresh broccoli, and chicken.
That’s a trio kids and adults alike will love.
Well, turns out the Tex-Mex favorite makes an excellent macaroni and cheese.
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Simply stir in with pasta instead of layering over tortillas.
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole
No one will know you skipped some corners when serving this cheesy staple.
Rotisserie chicken, store-bought sauces, and pre-shredded cheese make this chicken casserole almost too easy.
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Best served with crusty bread and salad at big family gatherings.
Stir chicken and ham into the creamy from-scratch Swiss cheese sauce, and top it with panko breadcrumbs.
Make it ahead and freeze so you’ll have a hearty dish on hand whenever you need it.
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Cheddar cheese and pimiento peppers add a taste reminiscent of the beloved spread.
Buttery Ritz crackers make the ultimate topping.
Chicken Tortellini Salad
Tortellini and rotisserie chicken turn this salad into a main meal.
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Black-eyed peas, corn, and toasted pecans round out the flavors and texture.
Keep extra vinaigrette on hand to drizzle over veggies later in the week.
Sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and creamy broth cook in the slow cooker for layers of flavor.
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Tortellini gives it a new spin.
Egg noodles and chunks of carrot, celery, and chicken fill every bite.
Pepper Jack cheese and a little pasta water yield a sauce that’s creamy but not too thick.
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Then lemon juice, capers, and parsley are whisked into a rich broth for bold flavor.
The cacciatore sauce is made with vegetables, pitted olives, red wine, and tomatoes.
Serve a heaping helping over pasta with a side of crusty bread to mop up the sauce.
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Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole
Bacon and ranch are a tale as old as time.
Bake until bubbly and dinner is served.
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