Description
Creamy butter chicken pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in curry powder, salt, chicken broth, and cream.
- Simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free dish.
- Reduce cream for a lighter version or use coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy butter chicken pasta, pasta recipes, comfort food