Butter Chicken Mac And Cheese

Indulge in the fusion of two beloved dishes with this delicious Butter Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy mac and cheese meets the rich and flavorful butter chicken for a comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cozy night in.

Butter Chicken Mac And Cheese

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a separate large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, and cumin, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the tomato sauce and heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the shredded chicken and cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add the cooked macaroni to the pot and stir until well combined.
  7. Divide the butter chicken mac and cheese into serving bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
22g

Supplies

Large pot Stirring spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Pot Saucepan

Serving suggestions

Serve this Butter Chicken Mac and Cheese with a side of naan bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra creaminess, you can add a dollop of plain yogurt on top of each serving before garnishing with cilantro.

Cost

$15