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Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe

Ajoke
This easy butter chicken pasta is the epitome of comfort food. Homemade creamy, flavorful, and silky butter chicken Indian curry tossed in penne pasta, you wouldn't miss a beat with this one. It is easy to make and perfect for a busy weeknight, a great way to enjoy your favorite takeaway without the hefty price.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 4
Calories 648 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb penne pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup full-fat yogurt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil substitute with olive oil,ghee, or butter
  • 1 cup passata
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 Tablespoon ginger paste
  • ½ Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ Tablespoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper: this can be adjusted to preference.
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta: in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water then drain and set aside.
  • Season the chicken: in a bowl combine cubed chicken breast, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic paste, ginger paste, turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix everything together until combined. If time is not of the essence, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Place a shallow skillet on medium-high heat, add oil, and heat until hot and shimerring. Add marinated chicken to the hot pan and cook stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked, opaque, and longer pink.
  • Pour the passata and heavy cream into the pan and stir to combine, reduce the heat and bring the creamy sauce to a gentle simmer for 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and reduces and changes in color (deeper in color). The pasta should be cooked at this point
  • Season the sauce with salt and lastly add butter then stir together until the butter is fully melted.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine, making sure that each pasta is fully coated with the sauce. Add pasta water to thin out the sauce if need be.
  • Remove from the heat and serve immediately and garnish chopped red onion or freshly chopped cilantro leaves and naan bread. Enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 958mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1424IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 3mg
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