Description
A delightful fusion dish combining the rich flavors of traditional butter chicken with comforting pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add the shredded chicken, curry powder, and garam masala, stirring to combine and coat the chicken evenly.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, turning creamy and aromatic.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce until well coated, ensuring every noodle is covered in flavor.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and freshness.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a mix of yogurt and cream. Adjust spice levels to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg