Chicken and pasta is the dinner combo that never lets you down, whether it’s creamy, cheesy, or tossed in a bright garlic sauce. These 15 chicken pasta dinner recipes are easy enough for a busy weeknight and good enough for company, with most on the table in 30 minutes or less.
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (BWW Copycat)
If you love that Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parmesan flavor, this slow cooker version turns it into a full dinner with almost zero effort. The chicken cooks low and slow in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, and the pasta goes right in at the end — one pot, no fuss. It’s the kind of weeknight dinner that tastes like you worked way harder than you actually did.
Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
This one brings all that iconic Olive Garden comfort straight to your kitchen — no reservation required. The chicken, creamy Alfredo, and Italian seasonings meld together all day into something incredibly delicious and rich. It’s the perfect set-it-and-forget-it dinner for when you want a restaurant-quality meal with zero fuss.
fazoli’s Chicken Broccoli Penne (Copycat Recipe!)
Penne smothered in creamy Alfredo, loaded with juicy Italian-seasoned chicken and Parmesan-roasted broccoli, then baked under a blanket of melted mozzarella and provolone — this copycat tastes just like the restaurant. It’s on the table in under an hour and it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it sneaks some veggies into pasta night without anyone complaining.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Creamy, spicy, and packed with bold Cajun flavor — this one is a weeknight hero. The air fryer gets the chicken perfectly juicy while the rich, cheesy sauce and tender pasta pull everything together fast. It tastes like it came straight from a restaurant, but it’s ready in a fraction of the time.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Tender buffalo chicken, a creamy tangy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta — this dish hits every comfort food note at once. It has just the right amount of heat and comes together incredibly fast, which makes it a regular in my weeknight rotation. It’s basically a hot wing craving in pasta form, and it never disappoints.
Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
Everything you love about classic chicken pot pie — minus the crust and all the effort. Just toss the chicken, veggies, and broth into the slow cooker and let it transform into a rich, creamy pasta dinner. Ten minutes of prep and you’ve got a cozy, family-friendly meal that guarantees clean plates every time.
Dominos Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe
All the creamy, cheesy, savory flavors you love from Domino’s, made right in your own kitchen with fresh ingredients. The grilled chicken pairs beautifully with the rich Alfredo sauce, and it’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. Once you make this at home, ordering delivery is going to feel like a step down.
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
This is the recipe that started my love affair with air-fried stuffed shells. Jumbo shells packed with shredded chicken, ricotta, and parmesan, smothered in creamy Alfredo sauce — the air fryer gets the edges perfectly crispy while keeping the inside rich and dreamy. You won’t believe how good these are until you try them yourself.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
If you love a little kick, this creamy buffalo chicken pasta is going to become your new weeknight hero. The bold, spicy buffalo sauce pairs perfectly with tender chicken and a rich, cheesy base — and it’s ready in no time at all. It’s the kind of dish that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did.
Italian Baked Stuffed Shells
These classic Italian stuffed shells deliver that Sunday dinner feeling on a random Tuesday — and the air fryer makes it happen fast. The cheesy, saucy filling comes out perfectly soft inside while the tops get that irresistible golden finish. Add some diced grilled chicken to the ricotta filling and you’ve got a complete, hearty meal.
Stuffed Spinach Pasta Shells
Jumbo shells packed with a creamy spinach-and-ricotta filling, blanketed in marinara, and topped with melty mozzarella — these come together in under 30 minutes without heating up your whole kitchen. Toss in some shredded chicken breast and you’ve got a protein-packed dinner the whole family will love.
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
If you love that garlic parmesan flavor, this slow cooker version turns it into a full, hands-off dinner with almost zero effort. Tender shredded chicken and a buttery, creamy garlic parmesan sauce all come together in one pot while you go about your day. It’s a total weeknight lifesaver.
Fazoli’s Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
This copycat captures everything that makes Fazoli’s sauce so craveable — bright tomato flavor, mild Italian seasoning, slightly sweet, and thick enough to coat every strand of pasta. I use a blend of crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and paste to nail that perfect consistency. It’s my go-to when I want a clean, fresh red sauce without spending all day at the stove.
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
I’ve been making this sauce for years, and it’s my favorite fallback when I want something a little different from traditional marinara. The roasted red peppers bring a sweet, smoky richness that pairs beautifully with pasta of any shape. Rich, creamy, and ready in minutes — it satisfies every time.
Homemade Cajun Alfredo Sauce Recipe
This is the sauce I reach for when I want to spice things up — creamy and indulgent like a classic Alfredo, but with bold Cajun seasoning that gives it just the right kick. It’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Toss it with fettuccine and grilled chicken for a restaurant-quality dinner the whole family will love.
The Best Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce
Low and slow is the only way to make a proper Bolognese, and this recipe is proof. Just 15 minutes of prep — browning the meat and building the base — and then your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting. You’ll walk back in to a rich, deeply flavored, melt-in-your-mouth sauce that tastes like it simmered all week.
Olive Garden Bolognese Sauce
Loaded with ground beef, Italian sausage, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, this crockpot Bolognese delivers that signature Olive Garden flavor we all know and love. Letting it slow-cook gives the herbs time to really marry into the sauce for maximum depth. It’s the most requested pasta sauce in my house — and it’s easy to see why.
Copycat Carrabba’s Alfredo
Real butter, heavy cream, and plenty of Parmesan — that’s the secret to recreating Carrabba’s famously smooth, velvety Alfredo at home. This copycat is perfectly rich and indulgent, and it elevates even a simple box of pasta into something truly special. Once you try it, you’ll never reach for a jarred Alfredo again.
slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce
This is one of the best things I make in my Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro — a rich, savory meat sauce packed with classic Italian flavors, all made in one pot. Sear the meat and slow-simmer the sauce without ever switching pans, which makes cleanup an absolute breeze. Comforting, deeply flavored, and totally fuss-free.
