This creamy chicken curry pasta recipe is ready in 20 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinner. Made with coconut milk, it is bursting with flavors, comforting and delicious. If you like easy and quick, you will love this curry chicken pasta. Serve with naan, no yeast bread or garlic bread.
Grab a fork and get ready to dive into this mouthwatering unique pasta dish! It combines flavors and inspiration from dinner favorites- chicken curry and pasta. It is aromatic, comforting, and filling.
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Why You Will Love This Chicken Curry Pasta Recipe
You will love this creamy chicken coconut curry pasta because not only is it easy and quick to make, but it is also packed full of flavor and delicious. It's a restaurant-quality dish that can be made in the comfort of your home.
It is a family friendly dish that both kids and adults enjoy. This dish is a crowd-pleaser and will get your dinner guests asking for seconds.
This chicken pasta curry is a simple meal that is budget-friendly. It uses everyday pantry ingredients.
The garlic, onion, and ginger create a beautiful balance of flavors for the pasta noodles and chicken pieces to simmer in. Coconut milk ties it all together to make a meal that is worth writing home about.
This recipe is a total tastebud pleaser and will take a spot on your weeknight dinner roaster. It’s ideal for cold winter nights or those days when you just want something warm, comforting, and hearty.
Check out these other curry recipes: Instant pot chicken curry, coconut shrimp curry
Ingredients
Here are what you’ll need to make this curry chicken pasta:
Ingredient notes
Boneless chicken thighs or breast- Use either boneless chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs.
Pasta- I used Penne pasta but you can use any other pasta of your choice. Rigatoni, spaghetti, and fusilli are some I've tried with this recipe.
Curry powder - You can use store-bought or homemade. Here's my homemade curry powder recipe. Use Indian, Jamaican or regular curry powder.
Ground Coriander
Cumin
Garlic
Onion- I used brown onion, yellow or white onion works well too.
Ginger
Cayenne pepper- Adjust this to how spicy you want the food. Substitute for black pepper.
Coconut milk- I used full-fat coconut milk in a can. You can use low-fat if that's what you prefer.
Salt- To taste and tie the meal together.
Olive oil
Cornflour
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Chicken Curry Pasta (Step by Step Instructions)
Follow these steps to make chicken curry pasta:
Step 1: Boil the pasta in a large pot until they’re al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, drain pasta and set aside.
Step 2: Add olive oil to a pan then add chopped onions and saute on medium heat until they’re fragrant and translucent then add garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
Step 3: Add ginger, curry powder, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir to combine and fry for 1 minute to release the aroma.
T Step 4: Add in the cubed chicken, stir, and cook till the outer is no longer pink (2-3 minutes).
Step 5: Pour in the chopped tomatoes and stir.
Step 6: Add in coconut milk. Stir and cook till chicken tender then add in pasta water and cornflour slurry to thicken.
Step 7: Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to let the flavors combine.
Step 8: Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and take off heat.
Serving Suggestion
Pasta curry is a main meal and filling on its own. However, it pairs well with some side dishes like cucumber tomato salad, Air fryer vegetables, boiled carrots, baked vegetables, and pan fried vegetables.
Also, breads like dinner rolls, garlic bread, and quick bread pair well with it.
Storage and Reheating
To store, put the remaining cooled portions in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge. It will keep well in the fridge for up to three days.
To reheat, put it on a microwave-safe plate, sprinkle it with 1-2 tablespoons of water, and microwave for 2 minutes or until it's warmed through. Alternatively, place leftover portions in a pan, add a few tablespoons of water, and heat over medium heat until warmed.
Expert Tips
- Cut the chicken into uniform pieces so they all cook evenly. Ensure they are completely cooked before you add the pasta and combine.
- You can experiment with different types of pasta. Make sure you follow the cooking times on the box because they can vary for different types.
- You can use gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Adjust pepper and spices according to your taste.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! You can add vegetables like carrots, peas, mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach to this recipe.
You can use full-fat or reduced-fat coconut milk. I prefer the flavor of full-fat coconut milk.
This recipe is not spicy by default. You can adjust how much cayenne pepper and curry spice you use.
More Pasta Recipes For Dinner
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Recipe
Chicken Curry Pasta Recipe
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
- 300 g Boneless Chicken breast or thighs
- 300 g Pasta Penne, rigatoni, spaghetti or any of your choice.
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 small Onion chopped
- 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Curry powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ginger minced
- 1-2 medium Tomato chopped
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or Black pepper or to taste
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornflour mix with 2-3 tablespoons water to make slurry.
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot until they’re al dente. Reserve ⅛ cup pasta water, drain pasta and set aside.
- Add olive oil to a pan then add chopped onions and saute on medium heat until they’re fragrant and translucent then add garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
- Add ginger, curry powder, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir to combine and fry for 1 minute to release the aroma.
- Add in the cubed chicken, stir, and cook till the outer is no longer pink (2-3 minutes).
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes and stir.
- Add in coconut milk. Stir and cook till the chicken is tender then add pasta water and cornflour slurry to thicken.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to let the flavors combine.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and take off heat.
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Notes
- Cut the chicken into uniform pieces so they all cook evenly. Ensure they are completely cooked before you add the pasta and combine.
- You can experiment with different types of pasta. Make sure you follow the cooking times on the box because they can vary for different types.
- You can use gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Adjust pepper and spices according to your taste
Nutrition
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