Description
Creamy Butter Chicken Pasta is a flavorful fusion dish blending tender marinated chicken simmered in a rich butter chicken sauce with al dente pasta. This comforting meal is packed with bold spices, creamy textures, and savory goodness perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Butter Chicken Sauce:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- Water & salt for boiling
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken:
Combine chicken, yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. - Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. - Prepare the Sauce:
Melt butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. - Cook the Chicken:
Add marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked. - Simmer the Sauce:
Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. - Combine Pasta and Sauce:
Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the butter chicken sauce until fully coated. - Serve:
Garnish with fresh cilantro and sprinkle parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for cream and use plant-based butter.
- Adjust spices for a milder or spicier sauce.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Indian, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy butter chicken pasta, butter chicken pasta, fusion pasta recipe