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Creamy butter chicken pasta

Butter chicken pasta is one of our favorite ways to visit India right without traveling. This chicken pasta dish isn’t a traditional Indian recipe per se but the butter chicken sauce that compliments this pasta is.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine fusion
Servings 8
Calories 404 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 -2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Chicken bouillon powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • 16 Oz cooked pasta of your choice
  • 1 cup pasta water (reserve)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and Sauté until the onions become translucent.
  • Add the chicken pieces and all the seasoning stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
  • Continue to cook chicken until they are no longer pink.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce and simmer on medium low for about 5 to 8 mins or until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and butter. Simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss gently to coat the pasta with the butter chicken sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
  • Serve the butter chicken pasta hot and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Cut chicken into similar sizes.
  2. Feel free to adjust the spices and seasonings according to your taste preferences. You can also add vegetables like bell peppers or peas to for a healthy twist.
  3. Reserve ½ cup of pasta sauce to add to the pasta if want a more saucy pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 373mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 810IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
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