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Chicken Makhani Fettuccine Recipe

By Masala Marsala | Web Story Format

An Indian-Italian Fusion Recipe

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Chicken Makhani Fettuccine

An Indian Italian fusion pasta dish that brings together the rich and creamy flavors of both worlds. 

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Uses a mix of Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) and Fettuccine Alfredo to create a delicious recipe!

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This recipe takes 60 minutes altogether, with 30 minutes prep time and 30 minutes cook time. It is a main course which serves 3 people.

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– 1 large onion chopped – 2 Cups water – 1 large Jalapeño pepper (Remove seeds for a less spicy dish) – 1 Cup heavy cream – 1/2 Stick of butter

Ingredients:

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Ingredients:

– 1 Tsp Garam Masala – 5 Tbsp olive oil – 2 Tsp salt – 1 Tsp black pepper – 5 cloves of garlic, minced

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Ingredients:

– 1 pound of fettuccine pasta – 1/4 Cup grated parmesan cheese – 4 Tsp coriander powder

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Ingredients:

– 1/4 Cup fresh cilantro and/or parsley. (Add cilantro for it to be more Indian and parsley for it to be more Italian) – 4 Chicken thighs – 1/3 Cup Greek/Whole Milk Yogurt – 4 Tbsp tomato paste

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Materials needed:

– 1 large pot – 1 large saucepan – 1 oven/air fryer – Pasta bowls for serving

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Instructions

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Start a large pot of water to boil

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In a large saucepan, sauté onions, garlic, and jalapeños in olive oil until slightly brown around the edges.

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Add the coriander powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper, to the saucepan and sauté until fragrant.(About 4 minutes)

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Add the tomato paste into the mixture along with 2 cups of the hot pasta water. Simmer on low.

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Toss the chicken thighs with salt and yogurt and broil or air fry for 15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Flip in the middle of cooking it.

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Add the salt, and fettuccine to the pot, and boil until al dente.

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Chop the broiled chicken thighs into bite size pieces and add to your sauce/masala.

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Add the cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese to the mixture, and stir until the cheese is melted.

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Remove from heat and add the al dente fettuccine and chopped coriander.

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Serve while hot; preferably in pasta bowls.

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