Description
A delightful fusion of traditional butter chicken and comforting pasta, creating a rich and creamy dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 300 grams of penne or fusilli
- Butter chicken sauce: 1 cup
- Cooked chicken: 250 grams, shredded or diced
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by marinating it in butter chicken spices for at least 30 minutes, then cook in a skillet until fully cooked.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and save a little pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté onion until translucent, add garlic, then stir in butter chicken sauce and heat through. Add heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Add cooked chicken to the sauce, then toss in the cooked pasta, ensuring all pasta is coated.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Adjust spice levels with garam masala or chili powder.
- Use lemon juice for a zesty touch.
- Toasted nuts can add crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Creamy Butter Chicken Pasta, Fusion Recipe, Pasta Dish, Indian Cuisine, Italian Cuisine