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Butter Chicken Linguini

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A rich twist on an Indian classic, this Butter Chicken Linguini blends creamy spiced tomato sauce with tender chicken and silky pasta. It’s comfort food that brings bold flavor to the table—perfect for when you want something cozy, quick, and totally satisfying.

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

1 small onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp fresh grated ginger

1½ tsp garam masala

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp turmeric

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)

½ lb linguini pasta

Instructions

Cook linguini in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes.

Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.

Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.

Sprinkle in garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken.

Pour in tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Let simmer another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Toss in cooked linguini until well coated. Serve hot.

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