How long does Butter Chicken Pasta take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Butter Chicken Pasta serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Butter Chicken Pasta spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Butter Chicken Pasta?

200 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 2 tbsp Butter, 1 cup Tomato Puree, 200 grams Spaghetti, ½ cup Fresh Cream, ½ cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Butter Chicken Pasta?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Butter Chicken Pasta?

About 629 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Butter Chicken Pasta

Name: Butter Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Butter; ½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 3 tbsp Water; 1 cup Tomato Puree; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Sugar; As Needed Water; As Needed Salt; 200 grams Spaghetti; ½ cup Fresh Cream; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Kasuri Methi; 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

40 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Chicken Tikka Masala Pasta, Indian style chicken pasta, Desi Pasta · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Noodles & Pasta

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Butter chicken pasta: spaghetti in a buttery tomato sauce with chicken, cream, garam masala and kasuri methi. Mild, serves 3, 40 minutes, with video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

22 items

3 people

Chicken Boneless Cubes200 grams
Salt1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Oil1 tbsp
Butter2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped½ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Water3 tbsp
Tomato Puree1 cup
Sugar½ tsp
WaterAs Needed
SaltAs Needed
Spaghetti200 grams
Fresh Cream½ cup
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Kasuri Methi½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	629kcal	1887kcal
Protein	27g	81g
Carbohydrate	66g	197g
Fat	29g	86g
Fibre	5.2g	16g
Sugar	9.3g	28g

Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes

Method

1
Marinate the chicken with salt, red chilli powder and ginger garlic paste.
Chicken Boneless CubesSaltRed Chilli PowderGinger Garlic Paste
2
Heat oil in a large pan on high heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping it occasionally to get a sear on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pan.
Oil
3
Add butter to the pan, followed by the onion. Saute until translucent.
ButterOnion
4
Add ginger garlic paste and all the spice powders. Saute for 2 minutes. Add a splash of water to prevent it from burning.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderWater
5
Add tomato puree and season with salt and sugar. Saute and cook for 5 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning.
Tomato PureeSaltSugar
6
Add the seared chicken pieces, cover and cook again for 5 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, you can cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Add the pasta and cook for 8-9 minutes or according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta.
WaterSaltSpaghetti
8
Add fresh cream, garam masala powder, Kasuri methi and coriander leaves. Stir until evenly combined. Add the pasta and mix it till it is coated with thew sauce. Serve it hot.
Fresh CreamGaram Masala PowderKasuri MethiCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Butter Chicken Pasta take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Butter Chicken Pasta serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Butter Chicken Pasta vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Butter Chicken Pasta spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Butter Chicken Pasta?: 200 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 2 tbsp Butter, 1 cup Tomato Puree, 200 grams Spaghetti, ½ cup Fresh Cream, ½ cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Butter Chicken Pasta?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Butter Chicken Pasta?: About 629 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

5 notes

A
ArchanaFebruary 2022
I baked the chicken in the oven and skipped cream to save some calories. I stuck to the dry masala proportions given and it turned out great.
C
A Cookd cookFebruary 2022
👌
C
A Cookd cookSeptember 2026
yum yum✨
R
Ramya S.G.August 2026
it turned out great
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A Cookd cookMay 2025
instead of cream I added yogurt - reduce fat content