Quick Easy Homemade Butter Chicken: Your New Favorite 30-Minute Dinner
Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken is a delicious and simple recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add tomato puree, cream, garam masala, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or naan.
- For spicier flavor, add red chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken