Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe
It is a wonderful butter chicken pasta recipe that will make you feel like you are in heaven with its orange-red color, thick texture, extra creaminess, high protein, low fat, low calories, and irresistible taste. It will provide you with exactly 42g of protein per serving. So, how is this recipe made? This recipe, for which we have provided step-by-step details below, is quite simple to make.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. pasta
Ingredients for chicken marinade
- 3 1/2 oz. low-fat Greek yogurt
- 21 oz. chicken breast
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 1/2 tbsp. ginger
Spices – Adjust the measurement to your taste
- Smoked paprika to taste
- Garam masala to taste
- Turmeric powder to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients for Butter Sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp. light butter
- 1 tbsp. cashew butter
- 3 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 onion
- 1 1/2 oz. low-fat Greek yogurt
- Smoked paprika to taste
- Turmeric powder to taste
- Garam masala to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- To start marinating, cut the chicken breasts into small cubes and place them in a large bowl. Add turmeric, salt, pepper, garam masala, and smoked paprika. Grate the ginger and garlic, then add them to the bowl. Finally, add low-fat Greek yogurt and mix all the ingredients well. Put it in the fridge and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat a non-stick pan. Spray some oil and add the marinated chicken breasts. Fry the chicken on high heat, then set the crispy chicken aside. Meanwhile, boil the pasta.
- Wash and clean the pan in which you fried the chicken, then put it back on the stove. Add light butter and melt it. Add the roughly chopped onions, fry them a little, and then add cashew butter. Next, add all the spices, diced tomatoes, and Greek yogurt. Mix well and let it boil. Take the mixture into a blender and blend for 1 minute. Then pour it back into the pan.
- Pour 2 ladles of pasta water, fried chicken, and boiled pasta over the sauce. Cook for 5 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. Optionally, garnish with some light cream and chopped fresh parsley.
Bon Appétit!
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Notes
- After mixing all the ingredients for the chicken marinade, they will take on a deep orange color. If the chicken still looks light, add some more seasoning.
- Don’t forget to set aside 2 ladles of pasta water close to the pasta cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 55gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 316mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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