30 Quick and Easy Chicken Pasta Recipes
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These 30 chicken pasta recipes range from creamy and indulgent chicken recipes to one pot midweek dinners that are perfect for even the busiest night. What they all have in common is that they are simple recipes using only Aldi ingredients so you know they will be affordable and approachable. I've handpicked the very best chicken pasta recipes to include.
This collection of chicken pasta recipes is designed to fit into your life seamlessly. Lots of these dinner recipes are perfect for leftovers letting you cook once and eat twice (or freeze for emergencies!) I've handpicked these recipes specifically with midweek meals in mind and where necessary specified exactly how to adapt them to needing only Aldi ingredients. Some of them fit that brief naturally and others need a couple of simple substitutions. Either way, these are family-friendly, cheap dinner recipes you will make over and over again!
30 Quick & Easy Chicken Pasta Recipes
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Creamy chicken pastas
Creamy lemon chicken pasta
This one-pot creamy lemon chicken pasta is so easy making it perfect for quick weeknights or lazy weekend dinners. Golden seared chicken, a silky bright and fresh lemon cream sauce, and chewy pasta noodles.
Creamy chicken bacon pasta
This creamy chicken and bacon pasta the best one-pot pasta dinner going. Crispy bacon, golden chicken, sweet caramelised onions and a quick and easy cream sauce make this one indulgent but incredibly easy dinner. And all ingredients from Aldi, because one-stop shopping is life!
Aldi substitutions- none required
Cajun chicken pasta
This one-pot creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is dinner goals. It's a Savvy Bites classic! Every month it's a reader favourite and here's why!
Spicy perfectly juicy Cajun chicken, snuggled into ridged noodles that are coated in the most delicious creamy tomato sauce. The best part of this one-pot pasta dinner is that it's only 9 ingredients and every single one is available from Aldi UK!
Aldi substitutions- none required
Creamy pasta with chicken and sun-dried tomato pesto
Pasta. Cream. Creamy pasta. Chicken. Fresh basil. Voila! While the pasta boiled I chopped, sauteed, and simmered and within 15 minutes had a stunning pasta dish on the table. Simple, fast and delicious, you and your entire family will enjoy this recipe for Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Sun-dried Tomato Pesto.
Aldi substitutions- none required *special note- half and half cream can be replaced with single cream.
Creamy chicken and pasta with spinach
This creamy chicken spinach pasta recipe is a total comfort food dinner! It comes together quickly - it can be on your table in about 30 minutes. This spinach chicken pasta is great for busy weeknights. The chicken melts in your mouth, and the spinach adds some freshness to a dish that's otherwise fairly rich.
Aldi substitutions- none required *special note- heavy cream can be replaced with single cream. If your local Aldi doesn't have Italian seasoning mix is equal parts dried thyme, oregano and basil.
Tomato spinach chicken pasta
This tomato spinach chicken pasta recipe is delicious with tender pan-fried chicken nestled in a creamy tomato spinach sauce. It's quick and easy for busy weeknights! This dish is perfect for when you want something delicious and comforting but also fairly healthy.
Aldi substitutions- none required *special note- heavy cream can be replaced with single cream.
Chicken scampi
Chicken Scampi – a super simple chicken and pasta recipe that packs rich and buttery decadence, rounded by complex wine flavour, along with hints of bright lemon, and plenty of freshness from the garlic. It’s such a satisfying dish!
Aldi substitutions- none required *special note- heavy cream can be replaced with single cream.
Sun-dried tomato chicken penne
Creamy sun-dried tomato chicken penne is a summery pasta dish that’s perfect for dinners al fresco and potlucks too. It’s a 30-minute, one-pot wonder you’ll make again and again!
Aldi substitutions- none required *special note- heavy cream can be replaced with single cream. If your local Aldi doesn't have Italian seasoning mix is equal parts dried thyme, oregano and basil.
Chicken & sausage pasta
Easiest Chicken and Sausage Pasta with spinach in a light cream sauce. This 30-minute meal is the perfect family-friendly meal with flavours to please even the picky eaters!
Aldi substitutions- use chorizo instead of kielbasa *special note- heavy cream can be replaced with single cream. If your local Aldi doesn't have Italian seasoning mix is equal parts dried thyme, oregano and basil.
One-pot chicken parmesan pasta
One-pot chicken parmesan pasta is the easiest and most incredibly tasty one-pot pasta dish you’ll ever make in 30 minutes.
Aldi substitutions- If your local Aldi doesn't have Italian seasoning mix is equal parts dried thyme, oregano and basil.
Lemon garlic chicken asparagus pasta
Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta – juicy chicken & tender asparagus, tossed in a delicious creamy lemon garlic sauce. Best of all, full of bright spring flavours and comes together easily in under 30 minutes!
Aldi substitutions- none
Garlic basil chicken pasta
Garlic Basil Chicken – you won’t believe that this easy real food recipe only requires 7 ingredients like basil, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, and butter.
Aldi substitutions- none
Tomato chicken pastas
Roasted red pepper chicken pasta
This quick and tasty pasta dish uses roasted red peppers from a jar to save time without compromising on flavour! This Creamy Roasted Red Pepper & Chicken Pasta is absolutely perfect for fussy eaters as the majority of the veg is hidden in the sauce! If you’re cooking for a particularly fussy eater, then you can just leave the mushrooms out as these are a bit more noticeable.
Aldi substitutions- none
Creamy tomato chicken pasta
It doesn't get much more comforting than a creamy pasta bake and this Easy Creamy Tomato and chicken pasta bake is a family favourite. A dump and leave weeknight dinner that will feed a hungry family of 4, or 2 with leftovers to take to work. Kids will love this healthy creamy tomato sauce with chunks of chicken, hidden vegetables, and plenty of cheese of course!
Aldi substitutions- none
BBQ chicken pasta
This BBQ Chicken Pasta is easy to make and uses simple ingredients. It's saucy, cheesy, quick and absolutely bursting with flavour!!
Aldi substitutions- none
Asparagus goat's cheese chicken pasta
You’ll love this savoury Pasta With Goat Cheese, Chicken, Asparagus & Mushrooms recipe. It’s flavorful, comforting, and can be prepared in less than half an hour!
Aldi substitutions- none
Creamy chicken alfredo
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Alfredo is all cooked in ONE POT! Ready and on the table in less than 20 minutes! Seared chicken is mixed through a super creamy garlic parmesan flavoured pasta with white wine and mushrooms! A favourite Chicken Alfredo
Aldi substitutions- none required *special note- heavy cream can be replaced with single cream.
One-pot creamy mushroom pasta
Seared chicken strips are mixed through this Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta all done in one pot with garlic, mushrooms AND parmesan cheese!
Aldi substitutions- none required *special note- evaporated milk can be replaced with single cream.
Homemade chicken spaghetti
Homemade Chicken Spaghetti is one of those easy, cheesy casserole dishes that will become a family favourite in your house in no time. I know it is in mine! Tender chicken and pasta are tossed in an easy homemade cheese sauce and set to bake until golden and bubbly!
Aldi substitutions- none required *special note- heavy cream can be replaced with single cream. If your local Aldi doesn't have Italian seasoning mix is equal parts dried thyme, oregano and basil.
Turkey pasta skillet
Leftover Skillet Turkey Pasta, an easy Pasta recipe, just add some of your favourite veggies such as mushrooms, tomatoes and peppers add some leftover cut-up chicken or turkey and Dinner is Served.
Aldi substitutions- none required
Chicken & chorizo ragu
Serve this delicious chicken and chorizo ragu over rice or pasta as an easy midweek dinner for the family. You can freeze any leftovers for another day.
Aldi substitutions- none required
Chicken arrabbiata pasta
The name means 'angry' - and like the pasta sauce, this chicken casserole is intended to pack a punch of heat and spice.
Aldi substitutions- one required
Chicken & broccoli pasta
This chicken and broccoli pasta recipe has the most delicious creamy lemon sauce and is perfect for a quick and easy dinner option!
Aldi substitutions- one required
Date night chicken pasta
Chicken BLT pasta
Aldi substitutions- one required
Spinach chicken pasta bake
Incredible caramelized onion spinach chicken pasta bake made with two full bags of spinach for extra veggies and a creamy lightened up parmesan cheese sauce. This protein-packed, healthy chicken pasta bake is the perfect weeknight dinner when you’re craving something warm and comforting!
Aldi substitutions- none required
Baked turkey parmesan meatballs
Baked healthy turkey parmesan meatballs served over rigatoni with an easy chunky tomato basil sauce and extra parmesan cheese. The perfect weeknight dinner!
Aldi substitutions- use regular tinned tomatoes instead of fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce you can use passata. Italian seasoning mix is equal parts dried thyme, oregano and basil.
Leftover roast chicken pasta
Chicken + bacon + peas + garlic + cream + pasta – and all on the table in under 15 minutes. You KNOW this is going to be a winner! (No leftover roast chicken? Just use ready-cooked chicken from the supermarket.)
Aldi substitutions- none required *note- you can use single cream in place of the double cream.
Southwest chicken pasta
Crispy chicken, Cajun spiced cream sauce all brought together with silky pasta, sweet peppers and golden mushrooms.
Aldi substitutions- none required *note- you can use single cream in place of the double cream.
Simple chicken pasta recipe
Creamy Chicken Alfredo with sun-dried tomato, spinach and bacon, you’ll love how the seasoned shredded chicken acts like a mop for the alfredo sauce. A quick 20-minute dinner!
Aldi substitutions- none required *use any pasta noodle in place of fettuccine
French onion chicken pasta
French Onion Chicken Pasta is an easy to make weeknight one-pot pasta dish! Full of tender chicken, caramelized onions, pasta, and gooey cheese!
Aldi substitutions- none required *special note- half and half cream can be replaced with single cream. If your local Aldi doesn't have Italian seasoning mix is equal parts dried thyme, oregano and basil.
30 Minute chicken veggie skillet
This 30 Minute Chicken Vegetable Skillet Pasta is super quick and easy to make. It uses simple ingredients for a meal the whole family will love! This chicken recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breasts, bell peppers and fabulous flavoured dried pasta. I mean, I could actually eat this EVERY single day. It’s so freaking delicious!
Aldi substitutions- none required
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Absolutely loved these recipes. Have planned a few of them over the next few weeks!