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Indian Butter Chicken Pasta

Safira
Indian Butter Chicken Pasta - (aka Murgh Makhani Pasta) has all the flavours of creamy luxurious Butter Chicken just with added Pasta which becomes a vehicle for the luscious, creamy, delicious sauce. This is an Easy recipe for a deliciously creamy Pasta that will be loved by all.
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Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 863 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast diced
  • 2 tablespoon Plain Yoghurt
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Paste
  • ½ tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Tandoori Powder
  • Salt

Pasta

  • 500 g Pasta Any medium shape you like
  • 3 tablespoon Oil Vegetable
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 Onions Diced
  • 6 Garlic Cloves Crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Green Chilli Paste Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • 250 ml Pasta Water
  • 1 ½ tablespoon Tandoori Powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Dry Fenugreek
  • 125 ml Double Cream

Instructions
 

  • Marinade Chicken in a large bowl with Plain Yoghurt, Lemon and Ground Spices. Set aside to marinade in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add Oil to the pan and once hot, add the marinated chicken cook for 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Boil the Pasta according to pack instructions minus 2 minutes. It should be al dente. Drain in a large bowl set over a colander so you can reserve the pasta water. Drizzle a little oil over the Pasta.
  • Make Curry base by heating Oil and a knob of butter.
  • Add Onions. Once light golden brown (5 minutes) add Ginger, Garlic and Green Chilli. Saute for a minute.
  • Add Salt, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Smoked Paprika, Garam Masala. Add a splash of Water. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add Tomato Puree and Tandoori Powder with a splash of water, then cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add Pasta Water. Cook for 1-2 minutes to reduce a little.
  • Add Pasta.
  • Stir in cooked Chicken.
  • Pour in Cream and mix in. Cook for 1 minute over low heat and serve!

Notes

 

tips for butter chicken pasta recipe

Keep Chicken pieces large

If you cut them too small, they can overcook and become rubbery.

Cook Pasta for 2 minutes less then the package says

The Pasta continues to cook when it is added to the sauce so I always undercook to begin with.

Add Pasta water

For a silky smooth sauce that clings to the pasta, add some of the pasta water.  

Garam Masala 

Store brought Garam Masala varies a lot between brands in strength and flavour. So use a little and taste before adding more.

Kasuri Methi/Dry Fenugreek 

This recipe is easily adaptable so if you don’t have some of the more difficult to find ingredients such as Kasuri Methi just leave them out.

butter chicken pasta variations

Swap Meat:  Swap the chicken for prawns, ground chicken, ground beef, shredded rotisserie chicken or sausage.  
Make it Veggie - Use Paneer instead of Chicken.
Add Veg: Add your favourite veg such as sweetcorn, mushrooms, courgette, peppers or spinach to the sauce. 
Use a store brought sauce: Such as Dolmio Bolognese. If you do that, taste and adjust seasoning and sugar if needed. 
Make gluten-free.  Use your favorite gluten free pasta to make it GF.
Crunchy topping.  Add panko breadcrumbs on top with some cheese and stick underer the grill for a crunchy topped pasta bake. 
Cheese - Add a grating of Mature Cheddar or Mozzarella.

Can Butter Chicken Pasta made ahead of time?

This Butter Chicken Pasta can be prepped ahead and kept in an airtight container for up to a day ahead. To reheat, place in the microwave or reheat on the stove with a couple of tablespoons of water.

Storage for Butter Chicken Pasta

Fridge

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 
Reheat - Microwave in a bowl in 30 second intervals until warmed through. To reheat on the stove, reheat gently, stirring occasionally. 
I would not recommend freezing Butter Chicken Pasta.

what to serve with butter chicken pasta

Pasta is always best served with a big Green Salad and Garlic Bread.

you can try it with:

Korean Garlic Bread
Butter Garlic Naan Bread

Nutrition

Calories: 863kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 43gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 767mgPotassium: 898mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 956IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Butter Chicken, Butter Chicken Pasta
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