Description
Butter chicken pasta combines tender chicken pieces marinated in garam masala and turmeric with a silky tomato‑cream sauce, tossed over al dente pasta for a comforting, restaurant‑style meal. This easy recipe delivers bold Indian flavors in a familiar pasta format, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a satisfying blend of spice, creaminess, and heartiness that will become a new household favorite. Enjoy with garlic naan for flavor delicious.!!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in oil until fragrant.
- Add chicken, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper; cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce and heavy cream; simmer 5‑7 minutes.
- Combine sauce with pasta, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- use gluten‑free pasta. To make dairy‑free
- substitute coconut milk for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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