Name: Butter Chicken Pasta
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-size pieces); Kosher salt (to taste); Black pepper (to taste); 1 tbsp Neutral Oil; 2 tbsp Butter (unsalted); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated); 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 1.5 tsp Garam masala; 0.5 tsp Cumin (ground); 0.5 tsp Turmeric (ground); 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 tsp Sugar; 0.75 cup heavy cream; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 8 oz pasta (linguine, cooked in salted water); Cilantro (chopped)

Butter Chicken Pasta

Creamy, warmly spiced butter chicken sauce tossed with pasta. Indian-Italian fusion in one pan.

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Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings: 2

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Equipment

Skillet
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

Chicken

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 tbsp Neutral Oil

Butter Chicken Sauce & Pasta

2 tbsp Butter unsalted
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp Fresh ginger grated
2 tbsp Tomato paste
1.5 tsp Garam masala
0.5 tsp Cumin ground
0.5 tsp Turmeric ground
0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tsp Sugar
0.75 cup heavy cream
1.5 cups chicken broth
8 oz pasta linguine, cooked in salted water

To Finish

Cilantro chopped

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Instructions

Cook Pasta

Cook pasta (I recommend linguini for this dish) per package instructions until al dente then set aside.

Sear

Heat skillet over medium-high with oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear until golden on all sides, 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Build Spice Base

Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and ginger. Cook 30 seconds. Add tomato paste, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, and sugar. Stir until paste darkens and spices bloom, about 1–2 minutes.

Add Liquid and Pasta

Pour in cream and broth. Stir to combine. Add cooked chicken and linguine, submerge and stir. (Note: Be sure pasta is cooked in salted water. This will carry over to enhance the sauce)

Simmer and Finish

Bring to gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir until glossy and creamy. Adjust seasoning. Finish with cilantro.