Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
A rich and creamy butter chicken dish that is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter chicken spice mix (or a blend of garam masala, paprika, and cumin)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until golden and fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
- Add the tomato sauce and butter chicken spice mix; stir well.
- Reduce the heat and pour in the heavy cream; mix until combined.
- Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve with basmati rice or naan for a complete meal. Can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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