Pasta and Chicken Recipe Ideas for Busy Weeknights

I’ll never ever admit that carbs are bad. I just LOVE pasta, especially chicken pasta. It’s simply worth the splurge.

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These Chicken Pasta recipes are so easy to make, you'll have dinner ready in no time on busy days.

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One pot Chicken Pesto Pasta is simple enough for busy weeknights and elegant enough for date night!

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Combine chicken and pasta together with a flavorful sauce when following this recipe for Chicken Tetrazzini. It is a comforting meal to serve your family.

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Chicken Spaghetti and Meatballs is a meal you already know and love, but with a delicious chicken twist!

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Baked Ziti with Chicken Parmesan is such a comforting baked chicken pasta dish. Crispy chicken in a delicious tomato sauce, married up with tender ziti and mozzarella cheese.

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Dinner is about to get delicious with these tasty Chicken Stuffed Shells. Jumbo shells are stuffed with chicken, ricotta and mozzarella and baked in marinara sauce.

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This silky and delicious Pasta Carbonara is loaded with bacon, hard cheese and coated with a luscious egg mix.

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Swipe up to learn how to make these easy recipes!

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Ready to make these?

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