Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken
Indulge in the creamy, rich flavors of Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken, a beloved Indian dish that brings warmth and comfort to your table. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a luscious tomato-butter sauce infused with aromatic spices, making it perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. With its irresistible taste and straightforward preparation, everyone will be asking for seconds. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm naan for a delightful culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- Pour in the tomato sauce, cumin powder, and garam masala; stir to combine. Simmer gently.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in heavy cream; simmer for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or with naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg