Chicken Tikka Masala Pasta with Simmer Sauce
Chicken tikka masala meets pasta in this easy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken thighs are simmered in a creamy tomato-based tikka masala sauce, then tossed with spaghetti.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Ghee or neutral oil
- 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
- 1 jar Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce 15 ounces
- 1 can Crushed Tomatoes 15 ounces
- ¼ cup Heavy Cream
- 1 pound Spaghetti
- Fresh Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the onion: Heat the ghee in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken with the salt. Add to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Simmer the sauce: Stir in the tikka masala simmer sauce and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
- Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain.
- Finish and serve: Stir the heavy cream into the sauce. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss until evenly coated. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be substituted for the chicken thighs if preferred.
- Tikka masala simmer sauce: I used a 15-ounce jar of Patak's Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce, but any similar tikka masala simmer sauce should work.
- For a creamier sauce: Start with 1/4 cup heavy cream, then add an extra splash if you'd like a richer, creamier sauce.
- Pasta shapes: Spaghetti works well, but other long pasta shapes like linguine or fettuccine can also be used. Short pasta shapes such as penne or rigatoni are great for catching the sauce.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 624IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg
