Butter Chicken Pasta

Butter Chicken Pasta

If you love the bold flavors of butter chicken and the comforting appeal of pasta, this Butter Chicken Pasta is the ultimate fusion dish you need to try! Combining tender chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce with perfectly cooked pasta, this recipe delivers a rich, indulgent, and satisfying meal. It’s the best of both worlds—Indian warmth and Italian comfort—coming together in one delicious bowl. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you're craving something unique and flavorful!

Preparation time

30-40 mins

Cooking time
12-15 mins

Serves

4

Calories

647 per serving 

Ingredients

The chicken marinade:

  • 600g cubed chicken breast (You can use Chicken Thighs instead for better flavour)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chilli powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 50g fresh cream
  • 1 tablespoon ghee

The butter chicken sauce:

  • 20g light butter 
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped or 1 canned
  • tomatoes (400g)
  • 20g cashew nuts 
  • Season again with paprika, cumin, turmeric,
  • chilli powder, salt, garlic, garam masala
  • 100g fat free yogurt 
  • 1/4 or 1/2 cup pasta water

Pasta:

  • 200g uncooked penne pasta

Method

STEP 1

Start by cutting the chicken into cubes then add all the spices with lemon and yogurt then mix till combined and let this marinate for 30 mins or more.


STEP 2

Meanwhile slice onion then get a pan on medium heat, add ghee, cook onions for 3 mins then add tomatoes, extra seasoning and cashews then mix, cook for 5 mins then add cream and mix.


STEP 3

Let the mix cool down and start cooking the pasta. Then add the mix in a blender cup and blend till completely smooth.


STEP 4 


In the same pan cook the chicken for 4 mins each side then add the sauce with the cooked pasta. Give it a good mix then garnish with coriander and distribute into 4 equal servings & ENJOY!