Butter Chicken Pasta

Closeup shot of bowlful of chicken pasta

This butter chicken pasta is a rich, creamy pasta dish infused with Indian-inspired flavors.

5 from 10 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Course dinner

Cuisine American, Indian

Servings

Calories 451 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoon 4th & Heart Himalayan Pink Salt Ghee (Jar)
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coriander
1 tsp garlic powder
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ginger

For the Pasta and Sauce

12 oz gluten-free fusilli
4 tablespoon 4th & Heart Salted Ghee Butter (Stick)
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¾ teaspoon cilantro
¾ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup tomato sauce
3 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoon almond butter natural
1 cup pasta water
fresh cilantro for garnish diced

Instructions

For the Chicken

Boil the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Then drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and set it aside.
Wash and pat the chicken dry. Then, dice it into cubes.
Add the chicken, lemon juice, salt, coriander, garlic powder, turmeric, black pepper, and ginger to a bowl and stir well to coat evenly.
Melt the ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, add the chicken and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently until it's no longer pink and the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.

For the Sauce

Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the salted ghee butter. Add the garlic and onion to the melted ghee and cook for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring.
Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, cumin, crushed red pepper, cilantro, and salt, and stir well. At this point, add about ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Stir in the almond butter and heavy cream and bring the mixture to a slight simmer.
Add the chicken and stir well. Then, add the pasta and gently stir. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 18gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 771mgPotassium: 405mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 640IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg

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