As a busy home cook who's tested countless quick meals, I was skeptical about pasta with microwave chicken and curry. But reader Ricky's recipe won me over—it's flavorful, fast, and family-approved for weeknights.
Pasta with Chicken and Curry from Ricky
Ricky is a true fan of this chicken curry pasta, and after making it myself, I get why. The microwave chicken takes a moment to appreciate, but paired with curry's warm spice, it delivers restaurant-quality taste at home.
Ingredients for Chicken Curry Pasta (Serves 4)
Here's what you'll need for this easy, delicious dish:
- 2 onions
- butter
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 3 chicken breasts
- Splash of cognac
- curry
- boursin cuisine
How to Make Chicken Curry Pasta
This microwave pasta dish comes together in under 20 minutes. Follow these simple steps for perfect results every time.
- Cook the pasta as indicated on the package—any shape works. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the onions and place them in a lidded microwave dish with some butter and pepper. Shake to coat, cover, and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Slice 1 cup of mushrooms and add to the onions. Microwave covered on high for another 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces to the onions and mushrooms. Microwave at 600 watts for about 4 minutes—watch closely, as timing varies by cube size and microwave power.
- Deglaze with a splash of cognac, stir in curry to taste, and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
- Finally, stir in a cup of Boursin Cuisine and microwave briefly to heat through. Mix in the cooked pasta, and enjoy your chicken curry pasta. The cognac adds a subtle depth you won't want to skip.
I'd love to hear your thoughts—did you try this chicken curry pasta? For more relaxed cooking, check out slow cooker pasta recipes too.
Also read: delicious zucchini spaghetti if you want to cut carbs.
