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: Indian
Ingredients: ½ tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 cup Tomato Puree; ½ tsp Sugar; As Needed Salt; 200 grams Spaghetti; 200 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Kasuri Methi; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 3 tbsp Water; ½ tsp Salt; As Needed Water; ½ cup Fresh Cream; 2 tbsp Butter; ½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder

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

Curries & Gravies Noodles & Pasta

Total40 min

Prep10 min

Cook30 min

Serves3

Per serving629 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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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.

Ingredients

22 items

Cooking for3 servings

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

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	629kcal	1887kcal
Protein	27g	82g
Carbohydrate	65g	196g
Fat	29g	86g
Fibre	5.3g	16g
Sugar	9.2g	28g

Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes

Method

1
Marinate the chicken with salt, red chilli powder and ginger garlic paste.
Chicken Boneless CubesGinger Garlic PasteRed Chilli PowderSalt
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.
Sunflower 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.
Coriander PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGinger Garlic PasteCumin PowderWaterTurmeric Powder
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 PureeSugarSalt
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.
SaltSpaghettiWater
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.
Garam Masala PowderCoriander LeavesKasuri MethiFresh Cream

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