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Butter Chicken Linguine

home cook, taken with iPhone 14. Close-up slight angle of comforting butter chicken linguine on white plate. warm appetizing --ar 4:3 --style raw --s 260
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A delicious fusion dish combining creamy, spiced butter chicken with tender linguine pasta for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • Fresh lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and translucent.
  3. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  5. Stir in tomato puree, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add water or chicken broth to loosen the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and remaining 1 tbsp butter. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. Toss the cooked linguine in the sauce until well coated.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

For extra richness, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese or swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.

Find it online: https://foodsforyoursoul.com/butter-chicken-linguine/