Butter Chicken Lasagna is a bold fusion of Indian and Italian cuisine. It combines the creamy richness of butter chicken with the layered comfort of classic lasagna. Indian spices bring a unique twist, creating a cozy, flavorful meal that’s perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients For Butter Chicken Lasagna:

• • Lasagna sheets (regular or gluten-free)

  • Chicken breast or thighs, cubed

  • Yogurt

  • Indian spices: garam masala, cumin, cayenne, tandoori masala, kasuri methi

  • Butter chicken sauce: onion, passata/tomato purée, ground almonds, ginger-garlic paste, spices, sour cream, butter

  • Cheeses: cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan

  • Oil or butter for cooking

Step-by-Step Process To Make Butter chicken lasagna:

Step-1: Marinate the Chicken

Cube or butterfly 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken.Mix cumin, garam masala, salt, cayenne, tandoori masala, and kasuri methi in a small bowl.Rub this mixture over the chicken.Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.

Step-2: Cook the Chicken

Whisk yogurt, oil, and ginger-garlic paste in a large bowl.Coat each chicken piece in the yogurt mix.Place them on a greased baking tray.
Broil for 10–18 minutes, flipping halfway through.Let them rest for 5 minutes. Then cut into ½-inch cubes.

Step-3: Prepare the Butter Chicken Sauce for Lasagna

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.Sauté onions until soft and golden.Add ginger-garlic paste and stir for 1 minute.Mix in kasuri methi, passata, ground almonds, cayenne, cumin, garam masala, salt, and sugar.Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.Stir in sour cream and butter.Add the cooked chicken and remaining kasuri methi.Simmer briefly and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step-4: Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).Grease a 3-quart baking dish with oil or butter.

Step-5: Assemble the Lasagna

Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the dish.Add 3 lasagna sheets.Layer with 1/3 of the remaining sauce, 1 cup cottage cheese, and 1/3 of the mozzarella.Repeat the layer with more sheets, sauce, and cheese.Finish with the final 3 sheets, remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

                                                        

Step-6: Bake the Lasagna

Cover with foil, making sure it doesn’t touch the cheese.Bake for 30 minutes.Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.Broil for a couple of minutes until the cheese browns on top.

Step-7: Rest and Serve

Let the lasagna sit for 10 minutes before slicing.Serve warm and enjoy the rich, spiced layers.

This Butter Chicken Lasagna is creamy, cheesy, and full of bold flavor. It beautifully blends the warmth of Indian spices with the familiar comfort of Italian pasta.

 

Butter Chicken Lasagna is a creative fusion dish that combines the rich, creamy flavors of traditional Indian butter chicken with the layered pasta structure of classic Italian lasagna. It offers a unique twist by incorporating Indian spices and ingredients, resulting in a comforting and flavorful meal.