Butter Chicken Pasta

Name: Butter Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 2 chicken breast cut into small chuncks; 2 Tbsp plain yogurt; 4 garlic minced or sub for 1 Tbsp garlic paste; 1 Tbsp minced ginger or sub for 1 Tbsp ginger paste; 1 Tbsp Garam Massala; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp cumin powder; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp curry powder; 1/4 tsp tumeric; 1/2 onion small diced; 2 Tbsp of can diced green chilies; 2 Tbsp unsalted butter; 3 star anise ( optional); 1 small can of diced tomatoes ( 10-14.5 ounces ); 1 tbsp tomato paste; Heavy cream 1 pint adjust if needed; 2 tsp garam massala; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp curry powder; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder ( optional); 1/4 white pepper ( optional); 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; Salt & pepper TT if needed; Parmesan Reggiano as needed

6 steps

Prep:20minCook:35min

Butter chicken not with rice but pasta 😎 READ THIS ➡️‼️‼️ If your spice tolerance is low Skip the the red pepper flakes or cayenne in the sauce. Or you can use half of the recipes says. Always remember recipes are a guideline, You’re in control!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:37:34 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1370.9 kcal (69%)

Total Fat102.6 g (147%)

Carbs68.5 g (26%)

Sugars11.8 g (13%)

Protein49.7 g (99%)

Sodium895.8 mg (45%)

Fiber6.5 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl add all the chicken chunks along with all the ingredients/spices listed. Mix then allow to marinade for at least 1 hour.

chicken breast2

plain yogurt2 Tbsp

garlic4

Garam Massala1 Tbsp

Step 2

Over medium heat add 1 Tbsp of oil , once hot add the chicken. Work in batches if needed. We’re only looking to to sear the chicken about 2 min each side.

chicken breast2

Step 3

Once you’ve brown the chicken, remove then aside. Add the onion, green chilies, butter and the star anise. sauté for a few minutes then add tomato paste & the diced tomatoes.

can diced tomatoes1

star anise3

Step 4

Sauté for few more minutes then REMOVE THE STAR ANISE. Add the heavy cream then season with listed spices, simmer for a few minutes before adding it to a food processor

Food ProcessorMix

white pepper0.25

Step 5

Blend the sauce until smooth; then add it back to the pan on low heat. Add the chicken back in. Letting it cook through as it simmer through the sauce.

Step 6

Add the pasta and the Parmesan cheese mix. Plate it up , garnish with the parsley and some more Parmesan reggiano. Serve it up and enjoy !