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Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe

Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Non-vegetarian

Description

A delicious fusion dish combining the flavors of butter chicken with pasta for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

Units Scale

Pasta:

  • 10.5 oz (300 g) short pasta

Chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (20 g) butter
  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

Sauce:

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups (400 ml) tomato sauce (passata)
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1 cup (200 ml) half and half (single cream)
  • A handful fresh cilantro (coriander)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta al dente following the package instructions. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.
  2. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a pan, cook chicken until golden.
  3. Sauté aromatics: Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until softened.
  4. Spice it up: Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, and chili flakes; cook briefly.
  5. Add sauce: Mix in tomato paste, passata, and some pasta water if needed; simmer.
  6. Thicken the sauce: Stir in almond butter and cream; simmer until thickened.
  7. Combine and serve: Toss in cooked pasta, add cilantro, adjust seasoning, and serve.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg