Description
Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a fusion of bold Indian spices and creamy Italian comfort. Juicy, marinated butter chicken bites are cooked to perfection and paired with a rich, garlicky parmesan pasta sauce. This easy, restaurant-quality dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Butter Chicken Bites:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (cubed)
- ½ cup yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup heavy cream
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
- Add the cubed chicken, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Stir in tomato paste and heavy cream, simmering until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
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Cook the Pasta:
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Prepare the Parmesan Sauce:
- In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
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Combine Everything:
- Toss the cooked pasta in the parmesan sauce, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Plate the pasta and top with butter chicken bites.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve!
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing chili powder.
- Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Try different pasta shapes like rigatoni or linguine for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
