Ground Chicken Pasta

Our ground chicken parmesan pasta is a dinner casserole that your kids are going to love. Made with gluten-free pasta, marinara sauce, fresh garlic, and lots of cheese, it’s a kid favorite.

This is one of the best gluten-free pasta dishes. Filled with all the flavor you want with the ingredients you are looking for; this celiac safe dish will quickly become a popular dinner in your home!

Want to add more kid-friendly ground chicken recipes to the dinner menu? Our quick and easy Gluten Free Chicken Meatballs and Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets are both delicious meal options.

wooden spoon ladling parmesan pasta from pot

Gluten Free Casseroles

Gluten-free casserole recipes are a popular pick in our home for SO many reasons. From being easy to assemble and quick to bake, casseroles are also super flavorful and always loved by the whole family. Plus, many recipes are also one-pot meals, which is an added bonus!

Not only are we excited to share our newest pasta casserole recipe, but you’ll also have to check out our other favorites such as Gluten Free Corn Casserole, Gluten Free Chicken Casserole, Baked Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole, Kid-Friendly Tater Tot Casserole, Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole. For all our casserole dishes, search through the casserole recipes collection.

We can’t wait for you to take the first bite of ground chicken parmesan pasta. Let’s get started! Gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or use the printable recipe card below.

ingredients for ground chicken parmesan pasta on sheet pan

Equipment

large stockpot
strainer
large skillet
stir spoon
measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

12 ounces gluten-free pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground chicken ✅
24 ounces marinara sauce ✅We like Classico
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ✅
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese ✅
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

sauteed onion and garlic in Dutch oven pot

ground chicken added to pot with sauteed onion and garlic

browned ground chicken with garlic and onions

How To Make

Kick off this recipe by bringing a large stockpot of water to a boil. Cook the gluten-free pasta for about 7 minutes or until al dente. Drain.

How to cook ground chicken

Next, add the olive oil to a heated skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned.

Add the rest of the ingredients

Add the marinara, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Add the cooked pasta and the cheese, stir. Blend in the fresh basil.

Serve

Serve hot.

tomato sauce poured into pot with browned ground chicken

gluten free noodles, parmesan cheese and pasta sauce in pot

Recipe Variations

Ground meat: Swap the chicken for ground turkey or ground beef
Cheese: Add a layer of grated parmesan cheese to the top of the dish before serving
Pasta: Switch up the noodle shape by using penne, rotini, shells or fusilli instead of elbow pasta
Vegetables: Mix veggies into the pasta dish such as chopped squash, zucchini, mushrooms or broccoli

top down view of ground chicken parmesan pasta

Frequently Asked Questions

What to serve with ground chicken pasta?

Serve as-is for a complete meal or pair with a side salad, roasted vegetable medley, gf garlic bread or your family’s favorite Italian side dish.

Can this dish be made dairy-free?

Absolutely, easily turn into a dairy-free version by omitting the parmesan cheese then flavoring with 1-2 Tablespoons of nutritional yeast or a shredded dairy-free cheese alternative.

How to store?

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen in a container for up to 3 months. To reheat from chilled, microwave in increments until hot. To reheat from frozen, let thaw overnight then heat in the microwave.

ground chicken parmesan pasta in white bowl with fork

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Check the side or back of the pasta box to know how long to cook the noodles then add the noodles to the boiling water and set a timer.
Translucent means the onions have lost their white color and turned clear. They will also start to smell sweet as they turn translucent.
Swap ground chicken with leftover rotisserie chicken or canned chicken.

More Pasta Recipes with Chicken

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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